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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 CWNMOT history

LB59 CWN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,986 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 CWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 CWN was last recorded at 81,986 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 5,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,626 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,360 miles
Average per year
4,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,986 miles
  • 2025 – 76,626 miles
  • 2024 – 70,130 miles
  • 2023 – 61,765 miles
  • 2021 – 54,850 miles
  • 2019 – 45,144 miles
  • 2017 – 39,853 miles
  • 2016 – 37,886 miles
  • 2015 – 35,853 miles
  • 2014 – 31,243 miles
  • 2013 – 26,388 miles
  • 2012 – 21,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,986 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension bump stops broken.

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe slight blow.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm rear bush splitting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear osr shock absorber bump stop broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,986 miles
    Test number
    824806690182
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension bump stops broken.
  2. Fail81,986 miles (+5,360)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,986 miles
    Test number
    655000130345
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension bump stops broken.
  3. Pass76,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,626 miles
    Test number
    365959503605
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear osr shock absorber bump stop broken.
  4. Fail76,626 miles (+6,496)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,626 miles
    Test number
    727553070233
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear osr shock absorber bump stop broken.
  5. Pass70,130 miles (+8,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,130 miles
    Test number
    214554597419
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible hose (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass61,765 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,765 miles
    Test number
    235819876964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,850 miles (+6,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    962260147173
    • AdvisoryOffside front body sill has corrosion hole outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass48,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    199053568925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail48,643 miles (+3,499)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    308889010131
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass45,144 miles (+3,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    413703824572
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass41,806 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,806 miles
    Test number
    755979537706
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothsides (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass39,853 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,853 miles
    Test number
    263870886303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,886 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,886 miles
    Test number
    298436016762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,853 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    233469352676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,243 miles (+4,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,243 miles
    Test number
    257327154352
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass26,388 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    107605363391
    • 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)
    • NoteCut in nearside tread cords not exposed or visible at time of testing
  17. Fail26,388 miles (+4,681)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    678735563343
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • NoteCut in nearside tread cords not exposed or visible at time of testing
  18. Pass21,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,707 miles
    Test number
    315893352333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 CWN

Does LB59 CWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 CWN is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 CWN?
The MOT on LB59 CWN is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 CWN done?
LB59 CWN was recorded at 81,986 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,620 miles a year.
Has LB59 CWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 CWN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 CWN 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 CWN find?
LB59 CWN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear both rear suspension bump stops broken..

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