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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LO09 ZACMOT history

LO09 ZAC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LO09 ZAC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,576 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO09 ZAC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO09 ZAC was last recorded at 106,576 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,066 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,510 miles
Average per year
7,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,576 miles
  • 2025 – 99,066 miles
  • 2024 – 91,000 miles
  • 2023 – 80,880 miles
  • 2022 – 64,147 miles
  • 2021 – 53,828 miles
  • 2020 – 50,113 miles
  • 2019 – 42,902 miles
  • 2018 – 31,034 miles
  • 2017 – 27,625 miles
  • 2016 – 23,911 miles
  • 2015 – 20,428 miles
  • 2014 – 17,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,576 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop broken.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And unions both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 185/70R14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,576 miles (+7,510)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,576 miles
    Test number
    882831034733
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And unions both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,066 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,066 miles
    Test number
    425023463331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,065 miles (+8,065)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,065 miles
    Test number
    567906191804
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass91,000 miles (+10,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    499621904431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,880 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,880 miles
    Test number
    578225589137
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail80,716 miles (+292)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    835522419324
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 185/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail80,424 miles (+16,277)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    855139987151
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 185/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,147 miles (+188)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    547972480268
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Fail63,959 miles (+10,131)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    125721980306
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  10. Pass53,828 miles (+3,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,828 miles
    Test number
    635857228190
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged but not blowing

  11. Pass50,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    775517047650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,113 miles (+7,211)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    533979782193
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and front silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass42,902 miles (+11,868)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    840880653060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,034 miles
    Test number
    694730708439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail31,034 miles (+3,409)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,034 miles
    Test number
    941506982437
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass27,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,625 miles
    Test number
    831910341068
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on tread

  17. Fail27,625 miles (+3,714)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,625 miles
    Test number
    785067157190
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on tread

  18. Pass23,911 miles (+3,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,911 miles
    Test number
    660544903535
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass20,428 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,428 miles
    Test number
    930494880649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,402 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,402 miles
    Test number
    757092974228
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass17,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,402 miles
    Test number
    918642974228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO09 ZAC

Does LO09 ZAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO09 ZAC is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO09 ZAC?
The MOT on LO09 ZAC is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO09 ZAC done?
LO09 ZAC was recorded at 106,576 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,749 miles a year.
Has LO09 ZAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO09 ZAC has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LO09 ZAC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LO09 ZAC find?
LO09 ZAC passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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