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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 FGMMOT history

LB59 FGM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,226 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 FGM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 FGM was last recorded at 135,226 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,203 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
9,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,226 miles
  • 2024 – 124,680 miles
  • 2023 – 112,464 miles
  • 2021 – 90,217 miles
  • 2020 – 73,671 miles
  • 2019 – 63,563 miles
  • 2018 – 57,616 miles
  • 2017 – 51,591 miles
  • 2016 – 44,136 miles
  • 2015 – 36,858 miles
  • 2014 – 29,776 miles
  • 2013 – 23,638 miles
  • 2012 – 17,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,226 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,226 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,226 miles
    Test number
    697318458702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,203 miles (+10,523)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,203 miles
    Test number
    706219159938
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,680 miles (+336)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,680 miles
    Test number
    722157042237
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail124,344 miles (+11,880)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,344 miles
    Test number
    370179009523
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake reading both side very low

  5. Pass112,464 miles (+7,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,464 miles
    Test number
    211458679403
    • 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))

  6. Pass105,099 miles (+14,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,099 miles
    Test number
    469366039808
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass90,217 miles (+16,546)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,217 miles
    Test number
    271904389920
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,671 miles (+10,108)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,671 miles
    Test number
    463136595552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,563 miles
    Test number
    928641615983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,563 miles (+5,947)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,563 miles
    Test number
    841475632631
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass57,616 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,616 miles
    Test number
    610711201515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail57,614 miles (+6,023)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,614 miles
    Test number
    924081713065
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass51,591 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,591 miles
    Test number
    449319415426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail51,591 miles (+7,455)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,591 miles
    Test number
    736569121363
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass44,136 miles (+7,278)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,136 miles
    Test number
    259950638973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,858 miles (+7,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    557507512812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has nail

  17. Pass29,776 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,776 miles
    Test number
    538619124346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,638 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    23,638 miles
    Test number
    729938733364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,116 miles
    Test number
    466852342356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 FGM

Does LB59 FGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 FGM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 FGM?
The MOT on LB59 FGM is valid until 12 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 FGM done?
LB59 FGM was recorded at 135,226 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 9,053 miles a year.
Has LB59 FGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 FGM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 FGM 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 FGM find?
LB59 FGM passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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