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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 KVAMOT history

LB59 KVA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,527 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 KVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 KVA was last recorded at 99,527 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 11,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,830 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,697 miles
Average per year
5,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,527 miles
  • 2025 – 87,830 miles
  • 2024 – 83,954 miles
  • 2023 – 80,084 miles
  • 2022 – 76,191 miles
  • 2021 – 71,907 miles
  • 2020 – 66,621 miles
  • 2019 – 59,940 miles
  • 2018 – 54,641 miles
  • 2017 – 47,130 miles
  • 2016 – 40,980 miles
  • 2015 – 37,318 miles
  • 2014 – 32,270 miles
  • 2013 – 28,663 miles
  • 2012 – 22,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,527 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy+rear box corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,527 miles (+11,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,527 miles
    Test number
    814453168226
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass87,830 miles (+3,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,830 miles
    Test number
    565156917689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • Advisory• Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (pipe flexy+rear box corroding) [6.1.2 (a)]
  3. Pass83,954 miles (+88)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    686781843739
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy+rear box corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail83,866 miles (+3,782)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,866 miles
    Test number
    835931977998
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy+rear box corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass80,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,084 miles
    Test number
    341155241002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail80,084 miles (+3,893)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,084 miles
    Test number
    756084309170
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass76,191 miles (+4,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,191 miles
    Test number
    922698117326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  8. Pass71,907 miles (+5,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    590042773184
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass66,621 miles (+6,681)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    391805419936
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges,
  10. Pass59,940 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,940 miles
    Test number
    245882229640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,641 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    676972340675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,130 miles (+6,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    803297030440
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges,tyres cuts+perishing
  13. Pass40,980 miles (+3,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,980 miles
    Test number
    727722603969
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
  14. Pass37,318 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,318 miles
    Test number
    743471969587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,270 miles
    Test number
    769386794285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,270 miles (+3,607)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,270 miles
    Test number
    586926294212
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass28,663 miles (+5,715)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,663 miles
    Test number
    188203843353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge
  18. Pass22,948 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,948 miles
    Test number
    847448642384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear wipers split but still clearing screen effectively.

Questions about LB59 KVA

Does LB59 KVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 KVA is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 KVA?
The MOT on LB59 KVA is valid until 18 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 KVA done?
LB59 KVA was recorded at 99,527 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,596 miles a year.
Has LB59 KVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 KVA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 KVA 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 KVA find?
LB59 KVA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to crack/perish; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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