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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 FGKMOT history

LB59 FGK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,323 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 FGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 FGK was last recorded at 121,323 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 9,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,323 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9,000 miles
Average per year
7,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,323 miles
  • 2024 – 112,323 miles
  • 2023 – 104,414 miles
  • 2022 – 95,426 miles
  • 2021 – 88,163 miles
  • 2020 – 79,472 miles
  • 2019 – 75,251 miles
  • 2018 – 58,994 miles
  • 2017 – 52,766 miles
  • 2016 – 46,459 miles
  • 2015 – 40,688 miles
  • 2014 – 35,992 miles
  • 2013 – 24,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,323 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear exhaust box skin off

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel cap seal cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,323 miles (+9,000)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,323 miles
    Test number
    687463085584
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass112,323 miles (+7,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,323 miles
    Test number
    168167238916
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin off
  3. Pass104,414 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,414 miles
    Test number
    599950920921
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin off
  4. Fail104,409 miles (+8,983)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,409 miles
    Test number
    643194730560
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin off
  5. Pass95,426 miles (+7,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,426 miles
    Test number
    553183172506
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts, worse on osf (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  6. Pass88,163 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    288059257673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight insecure but not likely to fall out
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail88,163 miles (+8,691)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    852217217694
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight insecure but not likely to fall out
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass79,472 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,472 miles
    Test number
    720408379792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    539789115606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,251 miles (+3,835)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    322410847368
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass71,416 miles (+12,422)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,416 miles
    Test number
    130887537781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,994 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,994 miles
    Test number
    110182535750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,766 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    581874622063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,459 miles (+5,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,459 miles
    Test number
    902679571163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass40,688 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,688 miles
    Test number
    935077445042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,992 miles (+11,418)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,992 miles
    Test number
    596407424124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,574 miles
    Test number
    837213903082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 FGK

Does LB59 FGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 FGK is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 FGK?
The MOT on LB59 FGK is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 FGK done?
LB59 FGK was recorded at 121,323 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,546 miles a year.
Has LB59 FGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 FGK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 FGK 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 FGK find?
LB59 FGK passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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