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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LX09 PZYMOT history

LX09 PZY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LX09 PZY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,780 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 PZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 PZY was last recorded at 51,780 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,126 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,654 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,780 miles
  • 2024 – 49,126 miles
  • 2023 – 46,831 miles
  • 2022 – 43,070 miles
  • 2021 – 40,411 miles
  • 2020 – 36,189 miles
  • 2019 – 32,567 miles
  • 2018 – 30,855 miles
  • 2017 – 29,918 miles
  • 2016 – 27,654 miles
  • 2015 – 24,457 miles
  • 2014 – 20,753 miles
  • 2013 – 19,035 miles
  • 2011 – 16,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,780 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edge secondary tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,780 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,780 miles
    Test number
    185024395553
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail51,780 miles (+2,654)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,780 miles
    Test number
    174393755909
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass49,126 miles (+2,295)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    828860485513
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass46,831 miles (+3,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    46,831 miles
    Test number
    846308883495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn bald on inner edge secondary tread

  5. Pass43,070 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,070 miles
    Test number
    970149258171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge secondary tread

  6. Fail42,941 miles (+2,530)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,941 miles
    Test number
    644392976345
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge secondary tread

  7. Pass40,411 miles (+4,222)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,411 miles
    Test number
    185377761492
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass36,189 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,189 miles
    Test number
    800664282237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,567 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,567 miles
    Test number
    248708338964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,855 miles
    Test number
    604847088502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,855 miles (+937)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,855 miles
    Test number
    554832943430
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass29,918 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,918 miles
    Test number
    280938374448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,654 miles
    Test number
    740584827926
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail27,654 miles (+3,197)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,654 miles
    Test number
    826986684490
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass24,457 miles (+1,896)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,457 miles
    Test number
    720425368759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass22,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,561 miles
    Test number
    345490435089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,561 miles (+1,808)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,561 miles
    Test number
    768110835050
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass20,753 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,753 miles
    Test number
    768080714034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,035 miles (+3,017)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    19,035 miles
    Test number
    995897903072
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.

  20. Pass16,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,018 miles
    Test number
    558316641362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX09 PZY

Does LX09 PZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 PZY is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX09 PZY?
The MOT on LX09 PZY is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 PZY done?
LX09 PZY was recorded at 51,780 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has LX09 PZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 PZY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX09 PZY 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 PZY find?
LX09 PZY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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