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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,398 cc

LB59 LAOMOT history

LB59 LAO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,625 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 LAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 LAO was last recorded at 104,625 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 7,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,739 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,886 miles
Average per year
7,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,625 miles
  • 2024 – 96,739 miles
  • 2023 – 91,582 miles
  • 2022 – 85,429 miles
  • 2021 – 76,654 miles
  • 2020 – 68,954 miles
  • 2019 – 60,905 miles
  • 2018 – 54,472 miles
  • 2017 – 46,651 miles
  • 2016 – 36,040 miles
  • 2015 – 25,110 miles
  • 2014 – 18,284 miles
  • 2013 – 13,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,625 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,625 miles (+7,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,625 miles
    Test number
    956555202724
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass96,739 miles (+5,157)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,739 miles
    Test number
    647267879686
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,582 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,582 miles
    Test number
    809567218680
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail91,581 miles (+74)2 dangerous7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,581 miles
    Test number
    604640319586
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail91,507 miles (+6,078)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,507 miles
    Test number
    294334905548
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,429 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,429 miles
    Test number
    594268614614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail85,428 miles (+8,774)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    518224922393
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,654 miles
    Test number
    592162146738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail76,654 miles (+7,700)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,654 miles
    Test number
    628958085034
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass68,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,954 miles
    Test number
    534199440665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail68,954 miles (+8,049)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,954 miles
    Test number
    969188426090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass60,905 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,905 miles
    Test number
    268965505217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,811 miles (+6,339)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,811 miles
    Test number
    179767267156
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass54,472 miles (+7,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,472 miles
    Test number
    675192564571
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass46,651 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,651 miles
    Test number
    573327314610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  16. Fail46,651 miles (+10,611)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,651 miles
    Test number
    160504048697
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  17. Pass36,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,040 miles
    Test number
    368037190933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,040 miles (+10,930)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,040 miles
    Test number
    353282664793
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass25,110 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,110 miles
    Test number
    785145365019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,284 miles
    Test number
    617562924000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,284 miles (+4,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,284 miles
    Test number
    645582824019
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  22. Pass13,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    13,583 miles
    Test number
    408997313039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 LAO

Does LB59 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 LAO is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 LAO?
The MOT on LB59 LAO is valid until 13 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 LAO done?
LB59 LAO was recorded at 104,625 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,008 miles a year.
Has LB59 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 LAO has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 LAO 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 LAO find?
LB59 LAO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central front coolant leak; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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