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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 MTVMOT history

LB59 MTV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,165 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 MTV
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
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 MTV was last recorded at 131,165 miles on 1 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,162 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,165 miles
  • 2025 – 118,359 miles
  • 2024 – 110,085 miles
  • 2023 – 101,094 miles
  • 2022 – 91,835 miles
  • 2021 – 84,406 miles
  • 2020 – 81,188 miles
  • 2019 – 75,947 miles
  • 2018 – 70,864 miles
  • 2016 – 56,944 miles
  • 2015 – 50,948 miles
  • 2014 – 41,925 miles
  • 2013 – 30,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,165 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,165 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,165 miles
    Test number
    657530111786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,162 miles (+76)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,162 miles
    Test number
    754614247703
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Fail131,086 miles (+12,727)12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,086 miles
    Test number
    760443772734
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering arm deformed Excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass118,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,359 miles
    Test number
    552949801285
    • 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))

  5. Fail118,359 miles (+8,274)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,359 miles
    Test number
    476204078006
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,085 miles
    Test number
    334364101643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,085 miles (+8,991)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,085 miles
    Test number
    612873012307
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,094 miles (+9,259)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,094 miles
    Test number
    735839285143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,835 miles (+7,429)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    463745194900
    • 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 Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass84,406 miles (+3,218)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,406 miles
    Test number
    790475304054
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,188 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,188 miles
    Test number
    639504241932
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened may require to attention both sides has lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail81,188 miles (+5,241)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,188 miles
    Test number
    883575977025
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated may require to attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened may require to attention both sides has lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass75,947 miles (+5,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    972615965255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

  14. Pass70,864 miles (+13,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,864 miles
    Test number
    610478212429
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass56,944 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    918438388404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,948 miles (+2,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    777134261017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily perished

  17. Pass48,082 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,082 miles
    Test number
    639146425062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail48,052 miles (+6,127)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,052 miles
    Test number
    446841225055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,925 miles (+11,414)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,925 miles
    Test number
    159964224097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    788504603018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,511 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    687543903054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB59 MTV

Does LB59 MTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 MTV is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 MTV?
The MOT on LB59 MTV is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 MTV done?
LB59 MTV was recorded at 131,165 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,555 miles a year.
Has LB59 MTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 MTV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 MTV 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 MTV find?
LB59 MTV passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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