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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 KUPMOT history

LB59 KUP is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,375 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 KUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 KUP was last recorded at 148,375 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,346 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
8,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,375 miles
  • 2024 – 136,484 miles
  • 2023 – 121,559 miles
  • 2022 – 113,093 miles
  • 2021 – 104,254 miles
  • 2020 – 96,260 miles
  • 2018 – 77,748 miles
  • 2017 – 69,064 miles
  • 2016 – 62,128 miles
  • 2015 – 56,416 miles
  • 2014 – 49,997 miles
  • 2013 – 44,493 miles
  • 2012 – 33,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,375 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,375 miles (+29)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,375 miles
    Test number
    978857056102
    • MinorOffside 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail148,346 miles (+11,862)2 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,346 miles
    Test number
    113442540828
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested lumps on both front tyres (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working not working according to standards, remains constantly on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass136,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,484 miles
    Test number
    559327121823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,484 miles (+14,925)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,484 miles
    Test number
    462065408027
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass121,559 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,559 miles
    Test number
    194953662791
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail121,548 miles (+8,455)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,548 miles
    Test number
    990465542923
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass113,093 miles (+3,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,093 miles
    Test number
    531503255056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass109,843 miles (+5,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,843 miles
    Test number
    951946483009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass104,254 miles (+187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,254 miles
    Test number
    440206588742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail104,067 miles (+7,807)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,067 miles
    Test number
    880345852694
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass96,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,260 miles
    Test number
    773332229781
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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. Fail96,260 miles (+9,327)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,260 miles
    Test number
    189250064416
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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. Pass86,933 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    824504644340
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  14. Fail86,933 miles (+9,185)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    778893190824
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  15. Pass77,748 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    760176602355
    • AdvisorySlight distortion in nearside front inner wheel rim
  16. Fail77,731 miles (+8,667)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,731 miles
    Test number
    113766815703
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads down to limit at nearside
    • AdvisorySlight distortion in nearside front inner wheel rim
  17. Pass69,064 miles (+6,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,064 miles
    Test number
    910056524608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)
  18. Pass62,128 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,128 miles
    Test number
    564271048298
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in the tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
  19. Fail62,124 miles (+5,708)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,124 miles
    Test number
    367631559496
    • FailureNearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in the tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
  20. Pass56,416 miles (+6,419)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    326169508716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat has a childs seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  21. Fail49,997 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,997 miles
    Test number
    478300954424
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass49,997 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,997 miles
    Test number
    955280054314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,598 miles (+105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,598 miles
    Test number
    425162404095
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Fail44,493 miles (+11,014)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    569021363399
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  25. Pass33,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,479 miles
    Test number
    575606852316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 KUP

Does LB59 KUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 KUP is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 KUP?
The MOT on LB59 KUP is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 KUP done?
LB59 KUP was recorded at 148,375 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 8,844 miles a year.
Has LB59 KUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 KUP has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 KUP 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 KUP find?
LB59 KUP passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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