
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass136,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 136,484 miles
- Test number
- 559327121823
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
Pass49,997 miles (+5,399)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 49,997 miles
- Test number
- 955280054314
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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