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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 DTVMOT history

LB59 DTV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,888 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 DTV
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
28 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 DTV was last recorded at 147,888 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 9,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,630 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,258 miles
Average per year
10,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,888 miles
  • 2025 – 138,630 miles
  • 2024 – 129,015 miles
  • 2023 – 119,047 miles
  • 2022 – 110,264 miles
  • 2021 – 101,530 miles
  • 2020 – 90,339 miles
  • 2019 – 77,559 miles
  • 2017 – 68,571 miles
  • 2016 – 48,414 miles
  • 2014 – 33,768 miles
  • 2013 – 20,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,888 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,888 miles
    Test number
    507001381168
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail147,888 miles (+9,258)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,888 miles
    Test number
    741836846713
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass138,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,630 miles
    Test number
    430953921345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,630 miles (+9,615)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,630 miles
    Test number
    579325771646
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,015 miles (+9,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,015 miles
    Test number
    787894723863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,047 miles
    Test number
    443682608429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail119,047 miles (+8,783)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,047 miles
    Test number
    958545362113
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,264 miles (+73)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,264 miles
    Test number
    231630142505
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail110,191 miles (+8,661)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,191 miles
    Test number
    761696820465
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass101,530 miles (+11,191)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,530 miles
    Test number
    128344290045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,339 miles (+12,780)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    573996157532
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,559 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    513922309653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,571 miles
    Test number
    596828024015
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Fail68,571 miles (+10,654)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,571 miles
    Test number
    635659021799
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass57,917 miles (+9,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,917 miles
    Test number
    528729279289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    325691349778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,411 miles (+14,643)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,411 miles
    Test number
    473418147409
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,768 miles (+13,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,768 miles
    Test number
    939802854389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass20,028 miles (+11,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,028 miles
    Test number
    715650453369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass8,382 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    8,382 miles
    Test number
    225915203074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail8,381 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,381 miles
    Test number
    258334403044
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LB59 DTV

Does LB59 DTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 DTV is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 DTV?
The MOT on LB59 DTV is valid until 7 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 DTV done?
LB59 DTV was recorded at 147,888 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 10,730 miles a year.
Has LB59 DTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 DTV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 DTV 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 DTV find?
LB59 DTV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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