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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 NDEMOT history

LB59 NDE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,852 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 NDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 NDE was last recorded at 90,852 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,914 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,938 miles
Average per year
5,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,852 miles
  • 2025 – 85,914 miles
  • 2024 – 85,318 miles
  • 2023 – 84,824 miles
  • 2022 – 84,256 miles
  • 2021 – 83,929 miles
  • 2020 – 82,856 miles
  • 2019 – 80,175 miles
  • 2018 – 76,935 miles
  • 2017 – 67,159 miles
  • 2016 – 54,866 miles
  • 2015 – 48,812 miles
  • 2014 – 32,953 miles
  • 2013 – 20,163 miles
  • 2012 – 11,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,852 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front tyre 1.6

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front shock damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre 1.6

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Number plate spacings incorrect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,852 miles (+4,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,852 miles
    Test number
    559485633635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass85,914 miles (+596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    343296287866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring located correctly but not sitting centrally on shock absorber

  3. Pass85,318 miles (+494)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,318 miles
    Test number
    959064287972
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass84,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    235206567523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,824 miles (+568)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    935919006565
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,256 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,256 miles
    Test number
    826591665275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail84,254 miles (+325)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    539563177260
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass83,929 miles (+1,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,929 miles
    Test number
    389044123880
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass82,856 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,856 miles
    Test number
    781087519941
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Fail82,856 miles (+2,681)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,856 miles
    Test number
    438009351403
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass80,175 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,175 miles
    Test number
    286004956637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    311910055681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,935 miles (+9,776)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    454986163837
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate spacings (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate spacings (0.1 (d))

  14. Pass67,159 miles (+89)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,159 miles
    Test number
    643056143813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 1.6
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 1.6
    • AdvisoryNumber plate spacings incorrect

  15. Fail67,070 miles (+12,204)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,070 miles
    Test number
    634614432748
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 1.6
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 1.6
    • AdvisoryNumber plate spacings incorrect

  16. Pass54,866 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,866 miles
    Test number
    915583967254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,812 miles (+15,859)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,812 miles
    Test number
    358360835094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,953 miles (+12,790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    518568684272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,163 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,163 miles
    Test number
    448998173201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    11,154 miles
    Test number
    556288072267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 NDE

Does LB59 NDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 NDE is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 NDE?
The MOT on LB59 NDE is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 NDE done?
LB59 NDE was recorded at 90,852 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,745 miles a year.
Has LB59 NDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 NDE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 NDE 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 NDE find?
LB59 NDE passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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