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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LB59 MBFMOT history

LB59 MBF is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 128,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
128,532 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 MBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB59 MBF was last recorded at 128,532 miles on 23 May 2024, 14,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,853 miles · 24 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
14,679 miles
Average per year
9,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,532 miles
  • 2022 – 113,853 miles
  • 2021 – 99,452 miles
  • 2020 – 84,385 miles
  • 2019 – 83,187 miles
  • 2018 – 75,714 miles
  • 2016 – 64,413 miles
  • 2015 – 55,656 miles
  • 2014 – 45,451 miles
  • 2013 – 37,601 miles
  • 2012 – 21,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,532 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear shock has limited dampening effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Battery lose but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail128,532 miles (+14,679)1 dangerous6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,532 miles
    Test number
    816167919792
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,853 miles4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,853 miles
    Test number
    787016687187
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE - Tyre 2.5mm and wearing bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE - Tyre 2.5mm and wearing bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Washer jet insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail113,853 miles (+14,401)2 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,853 miles
    Test number
    597162279127
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE - Tyre 2.5mm and wearing bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE - Tyre 2.5mm and wearing bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Washer jet insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass99,452 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,452 miles
    Test number
    203086736759
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE, CLOSE TO LEGAL TREAD LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S REAR TYRE SPLIT ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail99,430 miles (+15,045)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,430 miles
    Test number
    872434171391
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever to high

  6. Pass84,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    984667423232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock has limited dampening effect
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail84,385 miles (+1,198)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    587539564602
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock has limited dampening effect
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass83,187 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,187 miles
    Test number
    249799735395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery lose but still secure

  9. Fail83,110 miles (+7,396)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,110 miles
    Test number
    566910821510
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure repair to inner side wall with a repair patch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery lose but still secure

  10. Pass75,714 miles (+11,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,714 miles
    Test number
    777668630165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass64,413 miles (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,413 miles
    Test number
    465831801024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,656 miles (+10,205)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,656 miles
    Test number
    878663859675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,451 miles (+7,850)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,451 miles
    Test number
    785356554305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,601 miles (+15,762)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,601 miles
    Test number
    307307553342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,839 miles
    Test number
    906976952300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LB59 MBF

Does LB59 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 MBF expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 MBF?
The MOT on LB59 MBF expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 MBF done?
LB59 MBF was recorded at 128,532 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 9,343 miles a year.
Has LB59 MBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 MBF has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 MBF 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 MBF find?
LB59 MBF failed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; front anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; front engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 8 more.

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