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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 MTOMOT history

LB59 MTO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 52,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
52,259 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 MTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 MTO was last recorded at 52,259 miles on 21 May 2026, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,343 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
3,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,259 miles
  • 2025 – 51,343 miles
  • 2024 – 48,468 miles
  • 2023 – 32,693 miles
  • 2022 – 31,823 miles
  • 2021 – 31,366 miles
  • 2019 – 29,672 miles
  • 2018 – 26,150 miles
  • 2017 – 23,352 miles
  • 2016 – 16,307 miles
  • 2015 – 12,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,259 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,259 miles
    Test number
    716269987201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail52,259 miles (+916)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,259 miles
    Test number
    121930952699
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass51,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,343 miles
    Test number
    138188445361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,343 miles (+2,875)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,343 miles
    Test number
    308410779922
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass48,468 miles (+15,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,468 miles
    Test number
    724506399441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass32,693 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    32,693 miles
    Test number
    677086317115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,823 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    31,823 miles
    Test number
    453140252055
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
  8. Pass31,366 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,366 miles
    Test number
    535223487050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,672 miles (+3,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,672 miles
    Test number
    617922775170
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper light damage
  10. Pass26,150 miles (+2,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,150 miles
    Test number
    648843070613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
  11. Pass23,352 miles (+7,045)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,352 miles
    Test number
    304151974903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,307 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,307 miles
    Test number
    208958152080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,107 miles
    Test number
    486847145146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 MTO

Does LB59 MTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 MTO is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 MTO?
The MOT on LB59 MTO is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 MTO done?
LB59 MTO was recorded at 52,259 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,655 miles a year.
Has LB59 MTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 MTO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 MTO 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 MTO find?
LB59 MTO passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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