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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 KUUMOT history

LB59 KUU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,484 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 KUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 KUU was last recorded at 96,484 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 6,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2018: 53,253 miles, lower than 53,326 miles on 18 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,469 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,015 miles
Average per year
6,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,484 miles
  • 2025 – 90,469 miles
  • 2024 – 83,290 miles
  • 2023 – 78,489 miles
  • 2022 – 73,713 miles
  • 2021 – 68,198 miles
  • 2020 – 64,270 miles
  • 2019 – 59,727 miles
  • 2018 – 53,253 miles
  • 2017 – 46,644 miles
  • 2016 – 41,983 miles
  • 2014 – 10,288 miles
  • 2013 – 9,469 miles
  • 2012 – 7,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sills bubbling with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer back box deterorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,484 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,484 miles
    Test number
    695578792592
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sills bubbling with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail96,484 miles (+6,015)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,484 miles
    Test number
    547788685534
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sills bubbling with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,469 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,469 miles
    Test number
    934063723575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,405 miles (+7,115)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,405 miles
    Test number
    783356063647
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint fixing missing/broken (5.3.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,290 miles
    Test number
    892426316397
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail83,290 miles (+4,801)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,290 miles
    Test number
    171707515109
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,489 miles
    Test number
    859572696382
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail78,489 miles (+4,776)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,489 miles
    Test number
    718979836817
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint blowing and minnor blow center (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,713 miles (+5,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,713 miles
    Test number
    687585384482
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,198 miles (+3,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,198 miles
    Test number
    366521422230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer back box deterorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and brake pads worn 50% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass64,270 miles (+4,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,270 miles
    Test number
    970935726679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer back box deterorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,727 miles (+6,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,727 miles
    Test number
    275399556777
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass53,253 miles (-73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,253 miles
    Test number
    819698821413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail53,326 miles (+6,682)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,326 miles
    Test number
    181030048856
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass46,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    672258669649
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail46,644 miles (+4,661)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    142479812091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,983 miles (+13,743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    916170457198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,240 miles (+17,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,240 miles
    Test number
    500093553293
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass10,288 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    10,288 miles
    Test number
    677485244379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,469 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    9,469 miles
    Test number
    145875043360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    7,979 miles
    Test number
    147838042388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 KUU

Does LB59 KUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 KUU is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 KUU?
The MOT on LB59 KUU is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 KUU done?
LB59 KUU was recorded at 96,484 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 6,438 miles a year.
Has LB59 KUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 KUU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 KUU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 KUU find?
LB59 KUU passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sills bubbling with corrosion; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder; rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s, and 1 more.

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