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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 OPTMOT history

LB59 OPT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,723 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 OPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 OPT was last recorded at 138,723 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,723 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,723 miles
  • 2024 – 130,953 miles
  • 2023 – 126,150 miles
  • 2022 – 122,726 miles
  • 2021 – 110,454 miles
  • 2020 – 99,040 miles
  • 2019 – 86,408 miles
  • 2018 – 73,026 miles
  • 2017 – 56,838 miles
  • 2016 – 45,502 miles
  • 2015 – 39,320 miles
  • 2014 – 32,829 miles
  • 2013 – 28,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,723 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/balding on edges and 4mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on edges and 4mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills softRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear axle beam corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,723 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,723 miles
    Test number
    435741444044
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/balding on edges and 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on edges and 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills soft

  2. Fail138,723 miles (+7,770)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,723 miles
    Test number
    122392115790
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/balding on edges and 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on edges and 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills soft

  3. Pass130,953 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,953 miles
    Test number
    717914021518
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,953 miles (+4,803)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,953 miles
    Test number
    764346466284
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,150 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,150 miles
    Test number
    633039494348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail126,145 miles (+3,419)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,145 miles
    Test number
    242327478647
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass122,726 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,726 miles
    Test number
    777674543024
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail122,726 miles (+12,272)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,726 miles
    Test number
    458930986149
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass110,454 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,454 miles
    Test number
    690572437076
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever requires adjustment

  10. Fail110,454 miles (+11,414)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,454 miles
    Test number
    567217265283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever requires adjustment

  11. Pass99,040 miles (+12,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,040 miles
    Test number
    575997597632
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high will require attention shortly

  12. Pass86,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    451794524456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

  13. Fail86,408 miles (+13,382)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    758073064510
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing one on all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

  14. Pass73,026 miles (+16,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    925032240034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  15. Pass56,838 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    296103262830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,851 miles (+8,349)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    805877761489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,502 miles (+6,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    470338351684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish

  18. Pass39,320 miles (+6,491)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,320 miles
    Test number
    616108095037
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass32,829 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,829 miles
    Test number
    299341604152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,418 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,418 miles
    Test number
    385748073016
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LB59 OPT

Does LB59 OPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 OPT is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 OPT?
The MOT on LB59 OPT is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 OPT done?
LB59 OPT was recorded at 138,723 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,675 miles a year.
Has LB59 OPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 OPT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 OPT 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 OPT find?
LB59 OPT passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/balding on edges and 4mm, and 6 more.

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