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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 CYLMOT history

LB59 CYL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,496 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 CYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 CYL was last recorded at 132,496 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,493 miles · 29 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,496 miles
  • 2025 – 130,284 miles
  • 2024 – 127,833 miles
  • 2023 – 117,657 miles
  • 2022 – 112,726 miles
  • 2021 – 107,703 miles
  • 2020 – 105,460 miles
  • 2019 – 100,384 miles
  • 2018 – 92,563 miles
  • 2017 – 85,159 miles
  • 2016 – 77,530 miles
  • 2015 – 70,289 miles
  • 2014 – 62,258 miles
  • 2013 – 51,725 miles
  • 2012 – 38,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,496 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,496 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,496 miles
    Test number
    959644965597
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail132,493 miles (+2,209)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    603825968128
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass130,284 miles (+2,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,284 miles
    Test number
    676349783519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass127,833 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,833 miles
    Test number
    905029746907
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail127,830 miles (+10,173)1 dangerous3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,830 miles
    Test number
    234268183377
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side drums fitted to this model (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass117,657 miles (+4,931)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,657 miles
    Test number
    942113261104
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,726 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    225815919053
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail112,726 miles (+5,023)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    246742711484
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt temp repair (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass107,703 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,703 miles
    Test number
    279615928131
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail107,703 miles (+2,243)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,703 miles
    Test number
    317975747471
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding drum fitted to this model (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass105,460 miles (+5,076)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,460 miles
    Test number
    741960210554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass100,384 miles (+7,821)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,384 miles
    Test number
    547948332812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass92,563 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,563 miles
    Test number
    759913833062
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake stiff
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail92,563 miles (+7,404)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,563 miles
    Test number
    188648637951
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake stiff
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass85,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    768903997743
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake stiff
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail85,159 miles (+7,629)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    883951382139
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit below on edges offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake stiff
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass77,530 miles (+7,241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    699295859781
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside more than slight (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake very slow
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt noisy

  18. Pass70,289 miles (+8,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,289 miles
    Test number
    199433042849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leaking slightly (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  19. Pass62,258 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    486703334321
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteSlight imbalance in front brakes

  20. Fail62,258 miles (+10,533)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    667592334364
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteSlight imbalance in front brakes

  21. Pass51,725 miles (+12,957)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,725 miles
    Test number
    509434043356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,768 miles
    Test number
    149620252379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 CYL

Does LB59 CYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 CYL is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 CYL?
The MOT on LB59 CYL is valid until 31 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 CYL done?
LB59 CYL was recorded at 132,496 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 6,836 miles a year.
Has LB59 CYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 CYL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 CYL 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 CYL find?
LB59 CYL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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