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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 OPZMOT history

LB59 OPZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,021 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 OPZ
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
29 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 OPZ was last recorded at 99,021 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 4,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,745 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,276 miles
Average per year
6,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,021 miles
  • 2025 – 94,745 miles
  • 2024 – 90,200 miles
  • 2023 – 85,572 miles
  • 2022 – 82,595 miles
  • 2021 – 76,069 miles
  • 2020 – 70,952 miles
  • 2019 – 61,022 miles
  • 2018 – 51,348 miles
  • 2017 – 43,008 miles
  • 2016 – 33,322 miles
  • 2015 – 22,462 miles
  • 2014 – 12,496 miles
  • 2013 – 12,083 miles
  • 2012 – 8,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,021 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Backbox Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,021 miles (+4,276)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,021 miles
    Test number
    402324661637
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass94,745 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    305817529297
    • AdvisoryCentral centre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail94,743 miles (+4,543)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,743 miles
    Test number
    808788973187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral centre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass90,200 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,200 miles
    Test number
    838658642671
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Backbox Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail90,200 miles (+4,628)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,200 miles
    Test number
    561584508606
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Backbox Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass85,572 miles (+2,977)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,572 miles
    Test number
    834329784899
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rotted

  7. Pass82,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,595 miles
    Test number
    222505638636
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail82,595 miles (+6,526)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,595 miles
    Test number
    966204768253
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,069 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,069 miles
    Test number
    725742085420
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail76,068 miles (+5,116)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    136149015633
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass70,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,952 miles
    Test number
    888066188539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,952 miles (+9,930)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,952 miles
    Test number
    268549750952
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass61,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    993426162075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail61,022 miles (+9,674)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    851558684664
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass51,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,348 miles
    Test number
    740936388255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cuts on tread but not exposing cord

  16. Fail51,348 miles (+8,340)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,348 miles
    Test number
    496910844359
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cuts on tread but not exposing cord

  17. Pass43,008 miles (+9,686)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,008 miles
    Test number
    203690479176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass33,322 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    626989837006
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low 3 mm
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisorySlight lip front discs

  19. Fail33,322 miles (+10,860)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    514120970566
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low 3 mm
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisorySlight lip front discs

  20. Pass22,462 miles (+9,966)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,462 miles
    Test number
    368981395008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,496 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,496 miles
    Test number
    247689474056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,083 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,083 miles
    Test number
    486943443407
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  23. Pass12,083 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    12,083 miles
    Test number
    756883343355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    8,884 miles
    Test number
    827188642363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 OPZ

Does LB59 OPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 OPZ is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 OPZ?
The MOT on LB59 OPZ is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 OPZ done?
LB59 OPZ was recorded at 99,021 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,543 miles a year.
Has LB59 OPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 OPZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 OPZ 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 OPZ find?
LB59 OPZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy.

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