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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 MTYMOT history

LB59 MTY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
134,928 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 MTY
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
24 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 MTY was last recorded at 134,928 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 3,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,979 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,949 miles
Average per year
7,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,928 miles
  • 2025 – 130,979 miles
  • 2024 – 126,158 miles
  • 2023 – 121,862 miles
  • 2022 – 115,633 miles
  • 2021 – 109,165 miles
  • 2020 – 104,823 miles
  • 2019 – 100,689 miles
  • 2018 – 84,708 miles
  • 2016 – 70,200 miles
  • 2015 – 58,818 miles
  • 2014 – 48,058 miles
  • 2013 – 38,412 miles
  • 2012 – 29,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,928 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,928 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    134,928 miles
    Test number
    521367788582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail134,928 miles (+3,949)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,928 miles
    Test number
    706489394617
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass130,979 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,979 miles
    Test number
    805838348203
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail130,957 miles (+4,799)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,957 miles
    Test number
    105840079952
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass126,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,158 miles
    Test number
    752941598828
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing/insecure, recommend further inspection/replace (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail126,158 miles (+4,296)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,158 miles
    Test number
    658331124133
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing/insecure, recommend further inspection/replace (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass121,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,862 miles
    Test number
    814838424325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,862 miles (+6,229)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,862 miles
    Test number
    360346532846
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass115,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,633 miles
    Test number
    113922479378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,633 miles (+6,468)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,633 miles
    Test number
    966481243265
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass109,165 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,165 miles
    Test number
    549329624875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,823 miles (+4,134)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,823 miles
    Test number
    754524488133
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner wheel guard O/S/R a little loose

  13. Pass100,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,689 miles
    Test number
    996324676178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail100,673 miles (+13)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,673 miles
    Test number
    552419174406
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail100,660 miles (+214)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,660 miles
    Test number
    621072376910
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Fail100,446 miles (+15,738)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,446 miles
    Test number
    141032762884
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass84,708 miles (+14,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,708 miles
    Test number
    312691900977
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass70,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    726801045957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,196 miles (+11,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    336870628883
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low head light bulb not fitted properly (1.8)

  20. Pass58,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,818 miles
    Test number
    402198411862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,818 miles (+10,760)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,818 miles
    Test number
    718528322015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass48,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    976864544339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,058 miles (+9,646)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    556773944309
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass38,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,412 miles
    Test number
    477476443318
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail38,412 miles (+9,000)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,412 miles
    Test number
    188796143333
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass29,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,412 miles
    Test number
    488602042464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 MTY

Does LB59 MTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 MTY is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 MTY?
The MOT on LB59 MTY is valid until 19 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 MTY done?
LB59 MTY was recorded at 134,928 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 7,880 miles a year.
Has LB59 MTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 MTY has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 MTY 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 MTY find?
LB59 MTY passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on shoulders, and 3 more.

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