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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR09 ZSUMOT history

LR09 ZSU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2025.

LR09 ZSU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
95,595 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 ZSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 ZSU was last recorded at 95,595 miles on 8 Mar 2025, 11,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,572 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
11,023 miles
Average per year
6,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,595 miles
  • 2024 – 84,572 miles
  • 2023 – 76,273 miles
  • 2022 – 73,414 miles
  • 2021 – 68,219 miles
  • 2020 – 65,167 miles
  • 2019 – 58,047 miles
  • 2018 – 50,250 miles
  • 2017 – 46,640 miles
  • 2016 – 43,335 miles
  • 2015 – 37,431 miles
  • 2014 – 32,569 miles
  • 2013 – 24,886 miles
  • 2012 – 16,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,595 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNSF wing damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,595 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,595 miles
    Test number
    709308819795
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF wing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail95,594 miles (+11,022)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,594 miles
    Test number
    790887379985
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF wing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNon standard exhaust fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,572 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,572 miles
    Test number
    273712564469
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail84,567 miles (+8,294)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,567 miles
    Test number
    532094991934
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,273 miles (+2,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    910579337963
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe blowing ,also clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass73,414 miles (+5,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,414 miles
    Test number
    290250533360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,219 miles (+3,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,219 miles
    Test number
    109191367438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,167 miles
    Test number
    300809522472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail65,167 miles (+7,120)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,167 miles
    Test number
    489377516697
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass58,047 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,047 miles
    Test number
    762972753022
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail58,047 miles (+7,797)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,047 miles
    Test number
    784459030219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass50,250 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,250 miles
    Test number
    715281875413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,640 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    721250734674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,335 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    829107274684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,237 miles (+5,806)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,237 miles
    Test number
    693818110728
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing and cracking

  16. Pass37,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,431 miles
    Test number
    579282145041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,431 miles (+4,862)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,431 miles
    Test number
    606452445040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass32,569 miles (+7,683)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,569 miles
    Test number
    388651344040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,886 miles
    Test number
    155683343044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,886 miles (+8,022)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,886 miles
    Test number
    306873643004
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass16,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    16,864 miles
    Test number
    935527642085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,864 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,864 miles
    Test number
    867946242055
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about LR09 ZSU

Does LR09 ZSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 ZSU expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 ZSU?
The MOT on LR09 ZSU expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 ZSU done?
LR09 ZSU was recorded at 95,595 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2025, an average of 6,029 miles a year.
Has LR09 ZSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 ZSU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 ZSU 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 LR09 ZSU find?
LR09 ZSU passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nsf wing damaged, and 4 more.

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