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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 MUWMOT history

LB59 MUW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,890 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 MUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 MUW was last recorded at 104,890 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,074 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,816 miles
Average per year
7,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,890 miles
  • 2024 – 94,947 miles
  • 2023 – 86,480 miles
  • 2022 – 77,608 miles
  • 2021 – 73,738 miles
  • 2020 – 73,709 miles
  • 2019 – 71,518 miles
  • 2018 – 63,457 miles
  • 2016 – 43,839 miles
  • 2015 – 37,123 miles
  • 2014 – 27,432 miles
  • 2013 – 17,229 miles
  • 2012 – 12,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,890 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,890 miles (+3,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,890 miles
    Test number
    137591937928
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass101,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,074 miles
    Test number
    726924646008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter skin on rear silencer corroded

  3. Fail101,074 miles (+6,127)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,074 miles
    Test number
    310909059606
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter skin on rear silencer corroded

  4. Pass94,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,947 miles
    Test number
    735437380103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded,slight blow from flexi-pipe

  5. Fail94,947 miles (+8,467)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,947 miles
    Test number
    950761737814
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded,slight blow from flexi-pipe

  6. Pass86,480 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,480 miles
    Test number
    729697561406
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  7. Fail86,479 miles (+8,871)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,479 miles
    Test number
    435134144779
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Pass77,608 miles (+3,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,608 miles
    Test number
    459669070857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,738 miles (+29)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,738 miles
    Test number
    359268909988
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail73,709 miles (+2,191)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,709 miles
    Test number
    697662519834
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,518 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,518 miles
    Test number
    262509924733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,457 miles (+11,459)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    265219916122
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass51,998 miles (+8,159)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,998 miles
    Test number
    187580611010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Dunlop 185/60R15 4.5 - 6 - 3.5 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Goodyear 185/60R15 4 - 3.5 - 3 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Dunlop 185/60R15 4 - 6 - 3.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower fog light blanker cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Kumho 185/60R15 4.5 - 5 - 4 mm
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer cover corroded but not leaking.
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted restricting view of some vehicle components.

  14. Pass43,839 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,839 miles
    Test number
    404102617777
    • AdvisoryFuel flap sticking and hard to open
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged Pipes at steering rack slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 7 years of age

  15. Fail43,837 miles (+6,714)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,837 miles
    Test number
    617870642180
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel flap sticking and hard to open
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged Pipes at steering rack slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 7 years of age

  16. Pass37,123 miles (+9,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,123 miles
    Test number
    299672032301
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

  17. Pass27,432 miles (+10,203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    599586354336
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass17,229 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    17,229 miles
    Test number
    728214443324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    12,568 miles
    Test number
    428823462461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 MUW

Does LB59 MUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 MUW is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 MUW?
The MOT on LB59 MUW is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 MUW done?
LB59 MUW was recorded at 104,890 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,117 miles a year.
Has LB59 MUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 MUW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 MUW 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 MUW find?
LB59 MUW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe.

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