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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LX09 PZPMOT history

LX09 PZP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LX09 PZP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,352 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 PZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 PZP was last recorded at 87,352 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,222 miles · 7 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
5,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,352 miles
  • 2025 – 77,860 miles
  • 2024 – 66,619 miles
  • 2023 – 62,012 miles
  • 2022 – 60,265 miles
  • 2021 – 57,566 miles
  • 2020 – 53,561 miles
  • 2019 – 44,704 miles
  • 2018 – 36,141 miles
  • 2017 – 34,237 miles
  • 2016 – 30,922 miles
  • 2015 – 26,944 miles
  • 2014 – 22,809 miles
  • 2013 – 19,287 miles
  • 2012 – 15,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,352 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front seat belt retraction mechanism slow to operate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear seat belt retraction mechanism slow to operate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm cover perishing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm cover perishing small split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread 195/55/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,352 miles (+130)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,352 miles
    Test number
    647265239185
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail87,222 miles (+9,362)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    505054477847
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass77,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,860 miles
    Test number
    123817047050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt retraction mechanism slow to operate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt retraction mechanism slow to operate

  4. Fail77,860 miles (+11,241)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,860 miles
    Test number
    815017708296
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low headlight repaired with glue and screws not seeming to be sitting in correct position (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake applied side light operates (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming on as side light (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt retraction mechanism slow to operate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt retraction mechanism slow to operate

  5. Pass66,619 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    359928073165
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail66,619 miles (+4,607)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    751471387409
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass62,012 miles (+15)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    535333283803
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm cover perishing small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded & front flexi pipe minor leak

  8. Fail61,997 miles (+1,732)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    263904153784
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm cover perishing small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded & front flexi pipe minor leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel limits just met

  9. Pass60,265 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,265 miles
    Test number
    345603290930
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  10. Fail60,265 miles (+2,699)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,265 miles
    Test number
    517511775582
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  11. Pass57,566 miles (+4,005)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,566 miles
    Test number
    840521878915
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,561 miles (+8,857)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,561 miles
    Test number
    615161135328
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  13. Pass44,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,704 miles
    Test number
    998519347135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  14. Fail44,704 miles (+8,563)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,704 miles
    Test number
    857379722903
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked and perished

  15. Pass36,141 miles (+1,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    269879744721
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass34,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,237 miles
    Test number
    286833371614
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light not fitted correctly .but secure and working
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel is nhigh

  17. Fail34,237 miles (+3,315)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,237 miles
    Test number
    278794426379
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light not fitted correctly .but secure and working
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel is nhigh

  18. Pass30,922 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,922 miles
    Test number
    717511346807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass26,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,944 miles
    Test number
    189367775425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,944 miles (+4,135)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,944 miles
    Test number
    787707975050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass22,809 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,809 miles
    Test number
    385745284079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,287 miles (+4,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    507515183041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass15,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,165 miles
    Test number
    708716072040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 PZP

Does LX09 PZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 PZP is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 PZP?
The MOT on LX09 PZP is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 PZP done?
LX09 PZP was recorded at 87,352 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,163 miles a year.
Has LX09 PZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 PZP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX09 PZP 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 LX09 PZP find?
LX09 PZP passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 3 more.

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