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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 ORKMOT history

LB59 ORK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,629 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 ORK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 ORK was last recorded at 111,629 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,334 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
7,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,629 miles
  • 2024 – 109,931 miles
  • 2023 – 109,739 miles
  • 2022 – 102,746 miles
  • 2021 – 96,858 miles
  • 2020 – 96,137 miles
  • 2019 – 91,300 miles
  • 2018 – 68,771 miles
  • 2017 – 58,131 miles
  • 2016 – 54,065 miles
  • 2015 – 43,197 miles
  • 2013 – 22,085 miles
  • 2012 – 14,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,629 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,629 miles (+295)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    203853925009
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass111,334 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,334 miles
    Test number
    899965468776
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail111,334 miles (+10)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,334 miles
    Test number
    200059797157
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working Wingmirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,324 miles (+1,393)4 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,324 miles
    Test number
    642039797797
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 also tyre has slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in it ( piece of metal) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corroded

  5. Pass109,931 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,931 miles
    Test number
    736119122510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,922 miles (+183)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,922 miles
    Test number
    855980659249
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail109,739 miles (+2,147)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,739 miles
    Test number
    155792105616
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed to water coming out off the exhust blocking the pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass107,592 miles (+4,846)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,592 miles
    Test number
    187015072362
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,746 miles (+5,888)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    655638197077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,858 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,858 miles
    Test number
    869401989905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,137 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    360104468943
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail96,137 miles (+4,837)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    861625788388
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Non-obligatory foglamps inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass91,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    143507825911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail91,300 miles (+22,529)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    572404771351
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass68,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    552273562711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,771 miles (+10,640)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    701062966441
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass58,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    389416600845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,131 miles (+4,066)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    963711492820
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass54,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,065 miles
    Test number
    441025474902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail54,064 miles (+10,867)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,064 miles
    Test number
    357832173681
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,197 miles
    Test number
    942180156628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail43,197 miles (+10,000)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,197 miles
    Test number
    112186013520
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass33,197 miles (+11,112)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    169321415419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,085 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,085 miles
    Test number
    338934063351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    14,718 miles
    Test number
    358222752345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail14,718 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,718 miles
    Test number
    497342652417
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB59 ORK

Does LB59 ORK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 ORK is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 ORK?
The MOT on LB59 ORK is valid until 11 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 ORK done?
LB59 ORK was recorded at 111,629 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,463 miles a year.
Has LB59 ORK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 ORK has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 ORK 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 ORK find?
LB59 ORK passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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