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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

L59 TUPMOT history

L59 TUP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L59 TUP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,994 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 TUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 TUP was last recorded at 133,994 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,071 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,923 miles
Average per year
4,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,994 miles
  • 2025 – 132,071 miles
  • 2024 – 130,453 miles
  • 2023 – 128,475 miles
  • 2022 – 126,437 miles
  • 2021 – 124,427 miles
  • 2020 – 122,145 miles
  • 2019 – 121,080 miles
  • 2018 – 119,737 miles
  • 2017 – 116,728 miles
  • 2016 – 111,507 miles
  • 2015 – 102,760 miles
  • 2014 – 97,301 miles
  • 2013 – 91,860 miles
  • 2012 – 86,393 miles
  • 2011 – 79,983 miles
  • 2010 – 74,376 miles
  • 2009 – 65,819 miles
  • 2008 – 56,436 miles
  • 2007 – 49,061 miles
  • 2006 – 42,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,994 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,994 miles (+1,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,994 miles
    Test number
    992881400694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass132,071 miles (+1,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,071 miles
    Test number
    779694768221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass130,453 miles (+1,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,453 miles
    Test number
    750436161418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass128,475 miles (+2,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,475 miles
    Test number
    101253940494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass126,437 miles (+2,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,437 miles
    Test number
    364832908704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass124,427 miles (+2,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,427 miles
    Test number
    116398343060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

  7. Pass122,145 miles (+1,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,145 miles
    Test number
    391680613162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass121,080 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,080 miles
    Test number
    685242396007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,737 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,737 miles
    Test number
    339284178768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,728 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,728 miles
    Test number
    137219043710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,718 miles (+5,211)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,718 miles
    Test number
    329803486201
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass111,507 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,507 miles
    Test number
    485666739509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,499 miles (+8,739)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,499 miles
    Test number
    940404435948
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass102,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,760 miles
    Test number
    868227095108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,760 miles (+5,459)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,760 miles
    Test number
    205237395138
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass97,301 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,301 miles
    Test number
    789599504206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,294 miles (+5,434)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    535286504280
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteRear brakes sticking slightly

  18. Pass91,860 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,860 miles
    Test number
    399241223269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,393 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,393 miles
    Test number
    237673922298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,147 miles (+6,164)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,147 miles
    Test number
    185860812276
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass79,983 miles (+5,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,983 miles
    Test number
    365573311477
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass74,376 miles (+8,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    564930210239
    • 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)

  23. Pass65,819 miles (+9,383)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,819 miles
    Test number
    384628209477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,436 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,436 miles
    Test number
    460787808233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,061 miles (+6,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    460462817262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,496 miles
    Test number
    244272916261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L59 TUP

Does L59 TUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 TUP is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L59 TUP?
The MOT on L59 TUP is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L59 TUP done?
L59 TUP was recorded at 133,994 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,591 miles a year.
Has L59 TUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 TUP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L59 TUP 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 L59 TUP find?
L59 TUP passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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