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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 MTJMOT history

LB59 MTJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,956 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 MTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 MTJ was last recorded at 122,956 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,578 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,378 miles
Average per year
8,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,956 miles
  • 2025 – 120,578 miles
  • 2024 – 115,766 miles
  • 2023 – 111,820 miles
  • 2022 – 105,688 miles
  • 2021 – 88,995 miles
  • 2020 – 70,704 miles
  • 2019 – 60,013 miles
  • 2018 – 53,251 miles
  • 2017 – 44,735 miles
  • 2016 – 35,663 miles
  • 2015 – 26,988 miles
  • 2014 – 20,650 miles
  • 2013 – 16,333 miles
  • 2012 – 11,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,956 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,956 miles (+2,378)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,956 miles
    Test number
    406063608588
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,578 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,578 miles
    Test number
    728747267813
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  3. Fail120,578 miles (+4,812)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,578 miles
    Test number
    961534663007
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  4. Pass115,766 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    846550064893
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail115,763 miles (+3,943)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,763 miles
    Test number
    252605291172
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,820 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,820 miles
    Test number
    630498866121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,688 miles (+16,693)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    264968904970
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass88,995 miles (+18,291)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,995 miles
    Test number
    331282245637
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass70,704 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    453305054979
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail70,704 miles (+10,691)2 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    606475520913
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres devoid of tread on inside edge

  11. Pass60,013 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,013 miles
    Test number
    527214252004
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail60,013 miles (+6,762)1 major3 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,013 miles
    Test number
    147379293241
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass53,251 miles (+8,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,251 miles
    Test number
    906110819823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass44,735 miles (+9,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,735 miles
    Test number
    780329113336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perisshed

  15. Pass35,663 miles (+8,675)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,663 miles
    Test number
    713384816948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,988 miles
    Test number
    131732679744
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail26,978 miles (+6,328)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,978 miles
    Test number
    177884652497
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass20,650 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,650 miles
    Test number
    459095934372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,333 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    16,333 miles
    Test number
    706172753303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,443 miles (+84)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    11,443 miles
    Test number
    837599552348
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail11,359 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,359 miles
    Test number
    648084852346
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB59 MTJ

Does LB59 MTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 MTJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 MTJ?
The MOT on LB59 MTJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 MTJ done?
LB59 MTJ was recorded at 122,956 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,079 miles a year.
Has LB59 MTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 MTJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 MTJ 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 MTJ find?
LB59 MTJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust corroded; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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