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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS09 ZHCMOT history

LS09 ZHC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LS09 ZHC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,208 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ZHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ZHC was last recorded at 62,208 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2022: 37,495 miles, lower than 37,824 miles on 1 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,208 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,208 miles
  • 2025 – 60,412 miles
  • 2024 – 57,962 miles
  • 2023 – 54,104 miles
  • 2022 – 37,495 miles
  • 2021 – 37,824 miles
  • 2020 – 35,158 miles
  • 2019 – 32,831 miles
  • 2018 – 30,711 miles
  • 2017 – 28,395 miles
  • 2016 – 25,782 miles
  • 2015 – 22,242 miles
  • 2014 – 18,595 miles
  • 2013 – 14,829 miles
  • 2012 – 11,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,208 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front seat back only locks one sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four corners

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine sump damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Non standard suspension fitted all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Passenger front seat back only secures on one side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front number plate slightly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,208 miles
    Test number
    850983640863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat back only locks one sides
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted

  2. Fail62,208 miles (+1,796)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,208 miles
    Test number
    762026351743
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat back only locks one sides
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted

  3. Pass60,412 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,412 miles
    Test number
    958510464260
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four corners (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump damaged
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted all round
    • AdvisoryPassenger front seat back only secures on one side

  4. Fail60,412 miles (+2,450)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,412 miles
    Test number
    153469995915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge worn due to rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexible joint (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four corners (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump damaged
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted all round
    • AdvisoryPassenger front seat back only secures on one side

  5. Pass57,962 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,962 miles
    Test number
    451496170191
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat slightly defective
    • AdvisoryOil sump damaged

  6. Fail57,962 miles (+3,858)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,962 miles
    Test number
    397266607873
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat slightly defective
    • AdvisoryOil sump damaged

  7. Pass54,104 miles (+16,609)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,104 miles
    Test number
    118227556267
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass37,495 miles (-329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,495 miles
    Test number
    754305504191
    • 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))

  9. Pass37,824 miles (+2,666)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    592873867371
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Also slight cracking

  10. Pass35,158 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,158 miles
    Test number
    610358326585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    32,831 miles
    Test number
    978317971989
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail32,831 miles (+2,120)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,831 miles
    Test number
    595657680069
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass30,711 miles (+2,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,711 miles
    Test number
    207255662687
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass28,395 miles (+2,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,395 miles
    Test number
    199271975691
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass25,782 miles (+3,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,782 miles
    Test number
    746227568449
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass22,242 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,242 miles
    Test number
    677087365199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,595 miles (+3,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,595 miles
    Test number
    598727264134
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass14,829 miles (+2,857)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,829 miles
    Test number
    676764443197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass11,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,972 miles
    Test number
    377573962108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,972 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,972 miles
    Test number
    735483462161
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LS09 ZHC

Does LS09 ZHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 ZHC is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ZHC?
The MOT on LS09 ZHC is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 ZHC done?
LS09 ZHC was recorded at 62,208 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,630 miles a year.
Has LS09 ZHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ZHC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 ZHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 ZHC find?
LS09 ZHC passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat back only locks one sides; non standard suspension fitted.

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