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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 DUUMOT history

LB59 DUU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,912 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 DUU
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
4 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 DUU was last recorded at 67,912 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 3,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,796 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,116 miles
Average per year
3,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,912 miles
  • 2025 – 64,796 miles
  • 2024 – 56,984 miles
  • 2023 – 45,864 miles
  • 2022 – 43,427 miles
  • 2021 – 41,199 miles
  • 2020 – 39,686 miles
  • 2019 – 38,251 miles
  • 2018 – 36,192 miles
  • 2017 – 33,314 miles
  • 2016 – 30,898 miles
  • 2015 – 26,495 miles
  • 2014 – 22,723 miles
  • 2013 – 18,235 miles
  • 2012 – 12,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,912 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,912 miles (+3,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    939389455243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass64,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,796 miles
    Test number
    855615809241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail64,796 miles (+7,812)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,796 miles
    Test number
    349544193981
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass56,984 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    938219804217
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail56,971 miles (+11,107)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,971 miles
    Test number
    447745494352
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass45,864 miles (+2,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,864 miles
    Test number
    825107142967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,427 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,427 miles
    Test number
    506994122143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,426 miles (+2,227)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    126680851645
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass41,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,199 miles
    Test number
    885190518368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,198 miles (+1,512)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,198 miles
    Test number
    909129616038
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass39,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,686 miles
    Test number
    781731092394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,685 miles (+1,434)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,685 miles
    Test number
    498886996151
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass38,251 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,251 miles
    Test number
    847931912110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,192 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,192 miles
    Test number
    415891950866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,314 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    33,314 miles
    Test number
    831254293816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,898 miles
    Test number
    942409039446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,898 miles (+4,403)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,898 miles
    Test number
    799832862688
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass26,495 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,495 miles
    Test number
    306817602603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,723 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,723 miles
    Test number
    917947814341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,235 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,235 miles
    Test number
    798724503360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,109 miles (+5,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,109 miles
    Test number
    418627493235
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Pass12,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    12,997 miles
    Test number
    458117122320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail12,997 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,997 miles
    Test number
    596856122356
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cut in the outer side walls

Questions about LB59 DUU

Does LB59 DUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 DUU is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 DUU?
The MOT on LB59 DUU is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 DUU done?
LB59 DUU was recorded at 67,912 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 3,961 miles a year.
Has LB59 DUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 DUU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 DUU 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 DUU find?
LB59 DUU passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 1 more.

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