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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,043 cc

L59 NYDMOT history

L59 NYD is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,552 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 NYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 NYD was last recorded at 120,552 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2007: 32,345 miles, lower than 36,139 miles on 15 Dec 2006.
  • 27 Jan 2024: 112,015 miles, lower than 128,111 miles on 7 Dec 2022.

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
120,505 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
4,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,552 miles
  • 2025 – 118,701 miles
  • 2024 – 112,015 miles
  • 2022 – 128,111 miles
  • 2021 – 118,041 miles
  • 2020 – 107,111 miles
  • 2019 – 100,347 miles
  • 2018 – 97,714 miles
  • 2017 – 95,003 miles
  • 2016 – 90,655 miles
  • 2015 – 81,754 miles
  • 2014 – 74,351 miles
  • 2013 – 71,717 miles
  • 2012 – 70,384 miles
  • 2011 – 68,636 miles
  • 2010 – 63,618 miles
  • 2009 – 50,130 miles
  • 2008 – 40,355 miles
  • 2007 – 32,345 miles
  • 2006 – 36,139 miles
  • 2005 – 33,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,552 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel pump mounting bracket corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Surface corrision front brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,552 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,552 miles
    Test number
    530745560874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump mounting bracket corroded

  2. Fail120,505 miles (+1,804)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,505 miles
    Test number
    557915880387
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump mounting braket corroded

  3. Pass118,701 miles (+6,686)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,701 miles
    Test number
    982622956816
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,015 miles (-16,096)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,015 miles
    Test number
    533736725209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,111 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,111 miles
    Test number
    193565351239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,105 miles (+10,064)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,105 miles
    Test number
    614774140365
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass118,041 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,041 miles
    Test number
    104130725878
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrision front brake discs

  8. Fail118,025 miles (+10,914)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,025 miles
    Test number
    919571161918
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrision front brake discs

  9. Pass107,111 miles (+6,764)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    643620400049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot perished
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger rubbers poor

  10. Pass100,347 miles (+2,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,347 miles
    Test number
    750907872971
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass97,714 miles (+2,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,714 miles
    Test number
    954590502254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass95,003 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,003 miles
    Test number
    523484644060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,002 miles (+4,347)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,002 miles
    Test number
    588411047358
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass90,655 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,655 miles
    Test number
    407009839471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail90,655 miles (+8,901)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,655 miles
    Test number
    921193253401
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass81,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,754 miles
    Test number
    718140933493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,754 miles (+7,403)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,754 miles
    Test number
    396075703433
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass74,351 miles (+2,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    919665444334
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,717 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    686961343301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,384 miles (+1,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,384 miles
    Test number
    516623742325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,636 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,636 miles
    Test number
    677173541397
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low3mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm

  22. Fail68,636 miles (+5,018)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,636 miles
    Test number
    606371641349
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low3mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm

  23. Pass63,618 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,618 miles
    Test number
    432334930429
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail63,615 miles (+13,485)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    980893630389
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass50,130 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    210893649349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,874 miles (+9,519)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,874 miles
    Test number
    962976439397
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass40,355 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    422310938479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,345 miles (-3,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    172316547350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass36,139 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,139 miles
    Test number
    703619946311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,446 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    404472535471
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteExhaust rear section rusty

Questions about L59 NYD

Does L59 NYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 NYD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L59 NYD?
The MOT on L59 NYD is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L59 NYD done?
L59 NYD was recorded at 120,552 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,291 miles a year.
Has L59 NYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 NYD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L59 NYD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L59 NYD find?
L59 NYD passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front road wheel slightly distorted; fuel pump mounting bracket corroded.

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