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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 LWEMOT history

LB59 LWE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,122 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 LWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 LWE was last recorded at 80,122 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,139 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,983 miles
Average per year
5,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,122 miles
  • 2024 – 77,139 miles
  • 2023 – 73,328 miles
  • 2022 – 66,057 miles
  • 2021 – 60,709 miles
  • 2020 – 55,150 miles
  • 2019 – 49,137 miles
  • 2018 – 40,187 miles
  • 2017 – 29,143 miles
  • 2016 – 21,097 miles
  • 2015 – 14,874 miles
  • 2014 – 8,092 miles
  • 2013 – 6,978 miles
  • 2012 – 6,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,122 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,122 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    746769998937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,139 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,139 miles
    Test number
    397473834356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,134 miles (+3,806)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,134 miles
    Test number
    617688088183
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to brake pad backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of O/S/R brake pad below 1.5mm (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn on inner edge - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND ABOUT TO EXPOSE CORDS ON INNER EDGE - REPLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend replacing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,328 miles (+7,271)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,328 miles
    Test number
    432439870404
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass66,057 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,057 miles
    Test number
    541941947437
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail66,057 miles (+5,348)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,057 miles
    Test number
    830864718366
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass60,709 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    463426428416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,707 miles (+5,557)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,707 miles
    Test number
    434650761165
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    910730350266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail55,150 miles (+6,013)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    492924135157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass49,137 miles (+8,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,137 miles
    Test number
    270417398867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass40,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,187 miles
    Test number
    725800762012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,185 miles (+11,042)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,185 miles
    Test number
    244086325967
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass29,143 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,143 miles
    Test number
    363755508558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,097 miles (+6,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,097 miles
    Test number
    172298698107
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip N/S center of screen (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass14,874 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    14,874 miles
    Test number
    626733026014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,092 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    8,092 miles
    Test number
    208404424248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,978 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    6,978 miles
    Test number
    407320073213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    6,203 miles
    Test number
    339537712389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 LWE

Does LB59 LWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 LWE is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 LWE?
The MOT on LB59 LWE is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 LWE done?
LB59 LWE was recorded at 80,122 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,696 miles a year.
Has LB59 LWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 LWE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 LWE 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 LWE find?
LB59 LWE passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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