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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 AEAMOT history

LB59 AEA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,855 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 AEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 AEA was last recorded at 78,855 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,845 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,855 miles
  • 2024 – 77,718 miles
  • 2023 – 75,529 miles
  • 2022 – 72,749 miles
  • 2021 – 68,503 miles
  • 2020 – 66,067 miles
  • 2019 – 63,228 miles
  • 2018 – 54,979 miles
  • 2017 – 46,129 miles
  • 2016 – 34,380 miles
  • 2015 – 32,597 miles
  • 2014 – 30,588 miles
  • 2013 – 28,026 miles
  • 2012 – 23,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,855 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,855 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    406148632817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,845 miles (+1,127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    800739999912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass77,718 miles (+2,189)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    439156057592
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    491537464768
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail75,529 miles (+2,780)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    348116953950
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass72,749 miles (+4,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,749 miles
    Test number
    737927198926
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    787990314675
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail68,502 miles (+2,435)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,502 miles
    Test number
    165348019722
    • MajorEmissions not tested ex blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,067 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,067 miles
    Test number
    289512575426
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail66,038 miles (+2,810)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,038 miles
    Test number
    473840376918
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass63,228 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    681187353752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,224 miles (+8,245)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,224 miles
    Test number
    518865856129
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass54,979 miles (+8,850)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    448914595245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,129 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,129 miles
    Test number
    107459809791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,127 miles (+11,747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,127 miles
    Test number
    188841927600
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass34,380 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    378173577639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,597 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,597 miles
    Test number
    357835260290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,588 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,588 miles
    Test number
    768921124329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,026 miles (+4,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,026 miles
    Test number
    898183023334
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass23,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,520 miles
    Test number
    599196132339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 AEA

Does LB59 AEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 AEA is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 AEA?
The MOT on LB59 AEA is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 AEA done?
LB59 AEA was recorded at 78,855 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,037 miles a year.
Has LB59 AEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 AEA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 AEA 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 LB59 AEA find?
LB59 AEA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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