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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 AECMOT history

LB59 AEC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,110 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 AEC
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 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 AEC was last recorded at 106,110 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 7,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,122 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,988 miles
Average per year
6,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,110 miles
  • 2025 – 98,122 miles
  • 2023 – 97,874 miles
  • 2022 – 92,050 miles
  • 2021 – 85,918 miles
  • 2020 – 79,562 miles
  • 2019 – 74,125 miles
  • 2018 – 66,875 miles
  • 2017 – 58,869 miles
  • 2016 – 51,441 miles
  • 2015 – 44,241 miles
  • 2014 – 36,804 miles
  • 2013 – 29,067 miles
  • 2012 – 22,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,110 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber top mounts slightly stiff in operation

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,110 miles (+7,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    246626872054
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber top mounts slightly stiff in operation

  2. Pass98,122 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,122 miles
    Test number
    841274159977
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass97,874 miles (+5,824)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,874 miles
    Test number
    898187269392
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,050 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,050 miles
    Test number
    677049561740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,918 miles (+6,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    590316697303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass79,562 miles (+5,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,562 miles
    Test number
    107122141689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,125 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,125 miles
    Test number
    699811389899
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail74,125 miles (+7,250)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,125 miles
    Test number
    731448696446
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,875 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    180479389612
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail66,875 miles (+8,006)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    154287037852
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass58,869 miles (+7,428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    502202215025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline/ on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front & rear tyres starting to perish.

  12. Pass51,441 miles (+7,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,441 miles
    Test number
    896959075116
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass44,241 miles (+7,437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,241 miles
    Test number
    879997531675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,804 miles
    Test number
    696589324321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,804 miles (+7,737)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,804 miles
    Test number
    535769124358
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  16. Pass29,067 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,067 miles
    Test number
    427801613352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,760 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,760 miles
    Test number
    518685112339
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB59 AEC

Does LB59 AEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 AEC is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 AEC?
The MOT on LB59 AEC is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 AEC done?
LB59 AEC was recorded at 106,110 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,271 miles a year.
Has LB59 AEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 AEC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB59 AEC 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 AEC find?
LB59 AEC passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all; both front shock absorber top mounts slightly stiff in operation.

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