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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 OPEMOT history

LB59 OPE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,876 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 OPE
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
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 OPE was last recorded at 142,876 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 8,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2022: 112,378 miles, lower than 122,281 miles on 23 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,139 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,737 miles
Average per year
9,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,876 miles
  • 2024 – 134,139 miles
  • 2023 – 127,495 miles
  • 2022 – 119,995 miles
  • 2021 – 122,281 miles
  • 2020 – 106,558 miles
  • 2018 – 96,917 miles
  • 2017 – 81,818 miles
  • 2016 – 60,680 miles
  • 2015 – 33,401 miles
  • 2014 – 27,198 miles
  • 2013 – 23,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,876 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,876 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,876 miles
    Test number
    430897600359
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  2. Fail142,876 miles (+8,737)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,876 miles
    Test number
    302325874408
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  3. Pass134,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,139 miles
    Test number
    917891880470
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail134,137 miles (+6,642)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,137 miles
    Test number
    374497256366
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass127,495 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,495 miles
    Test number
    569375854011
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail127,495 miles (+7,500)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,495 miles
    Test number
    467052716196
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on limit of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass119,995 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,995 miles
    Test number
    946672912668
    • 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))

  8. Fail119,977 miles (+7,597)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,977 miles
    Test number
    460691113304
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass112,380 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,380 miles
    Test number
    552887197897
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin rusted and lose

  10. Fail112,378 miles (-9,903)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,378 miles
    Test number
    953334274943
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.30% (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin rusted and lose

  11. Fail122,281 miles (+15,723)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    463119366214
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass106,558 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,558 miles
    Test number
    465287447476
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area near side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal is perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail106,554 miles (+5,340)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,554 miles
    Test number
    962676644648
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area near side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal is perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass101,214 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    744773008233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,917 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    661860450028
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in near side of screen contained in a 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing
    • AdvisoryGear box bearings are very noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Fail96,917 miles (+15,099)1 major2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    205122343279
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in near side of screen contained in a 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing
    • AdvisoryGear box bearings are very noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass81,818 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,818 miles
    Test number
    892627701240
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySlight oil misting on both front shock absorbers
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  18. Fail81,812 miles (+21,132)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,812 miles
    Test number
    683764374783
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySlight oil misting on both front shock absorbers
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  19. Pass60,680 miles (+12,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,680 miles
    Test number
    228082380401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    272598287475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,225 miles (+14,824)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,225 miles
    Test number
    870393632173
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail33,401 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,401 miles
    Test number
    656159445180
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished between treads.

  23. Pass33,401 miles (+6,203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,401 miles
    Test number
    745229545191
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished between treads.

  24. Pass27,198 miles (+3,918)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,198 miles
    Test number
    437189844187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished between treads.
    • NoteRecommend four tyres.

  25. Fail23,280 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,280 miles
    Test number
    107080853125
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass23,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,280 miles
    Test number
    585940653151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 OPE

Does LB59 OPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 OPE is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 OPE?
The MOT on LB59 OPE is valid until 5 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 OPE done?
LB59 OPE was recorded at 142,876 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 9,540 miles a year.
Has LB59 OPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 OPE has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 OPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 OPE find?
LB59 OPE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken; offside front inner steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod, and 1 more.

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