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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 CXLMOT history

LB59 CXL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 67,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,484 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 CXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 CXL was last recorded at 67,484 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,467 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,484 miles
  • 2024 – 60,401 miles
  • 2023 – 55,132 miles
  • 2022 – 50,847 miles
  • 2021 – 46,695 miles
  • 2020 – 43,434 miles
  • 2019 – 38,607 miles
  • 2018 – 33,820 miles
  • 2017 – 29,493 miles
  • 2016 – 25,077 miles
  • 2015 – 20,724 miles
  • 2014 – 15,270 miles
  • 2013 – 9,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,484 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,484 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    439888355465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail67,467 miles (+7,066)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,467 miles
    Test number
    808915689127
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass60,401 miles (+5,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,401 miles
    Test number
    583227532708
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass55,132 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    970006142487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail55,090 miles (+4,243)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    632216371744
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,847 miles (+4,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,847 miles
    Test number
    350688171058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,695 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,695 miles
    Test number
    248995575114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    193777354095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail43,434 miles (+4,827)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    849393545596
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,607 miles
    Test number
    389400491332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail38,607 miles (+4,787)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,607 miles
    Test number
    751925612110
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass33,820 miles (+4,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,820 miles
    Test number
    479991142318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass29,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    518078210064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Fail29,493 miles (+4,416)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    202693555450
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass25,077 miles (+4,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,077 miles
    Test number
    484056902679
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to wear low 3mm 215/45/16

  16. Pass20,724 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,724 miles
    Test number
    840147454047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,270 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,270 miles
    Test number
    435435224309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,334 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    12,334 miles
    Test number
    428828134028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    9,309 miles
    Test number
    745493843089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 CXL

Does LB59 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 CXL is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 CXL?
The MOT on LB59 CXL is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 CXL done?
LB59 CXL was recorded at 67,484 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,541 miles a year.
Has LB59 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 CXL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 CXL 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 CXL find?
LB59 CXL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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