
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc
LB59 OROMOT history
LB59 ORO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,760 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 141,760 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,147 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 ORO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 ORO was last recorded at 141,760 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 141,724 miles · 8 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 8,147 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,760 miles
- 2025 – 135,056 miles
- 2024 – 128,305 miles
- 2023 – 123,774 miles
- 2022 – 118,311 miles
- 2021 – 106,631 miles
- 2020 – 96,924 miles
- 2019 – 86,339 miles
- 2018 – 74,940 miles
- 2017 – 64,935 miles
- 2016 – 57,013 miles
- 2015 – 50,145 miles
- 2014 – 43,686 miles
- 2013 – 35,308 miles
- 2012 – 31,176 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,760 miles (+36)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 141,760 miles
- Test number
- 302641663694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail141,724 miles (+6,668)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,724 miles
- Test number
- 236909501218
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass135,056 miles (+6,751)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 135,056 miles
- Test number
- 336047273447
- MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass128,305 miles (+4,531)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 128,305 miles
- Test number
- 593706238526
- 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))
Pass123,774 miles (+5,463)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 123,774 miles
- Test number
- 168304842196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,311 miles (+184)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 118,311 miles
- Test number
- 227059082548
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,127 miles (+11,496)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,127 miles
- Test number
- 379779679019
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,631 miles (+9,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 106,631 miles
- Test number
- 425980850263
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass96,924 miles (+10,585)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 96,924 miles
- Test number
- 896753729761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,339 miles (+11,399)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 86,339 miles
- Test number
- 983614207923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,940 miles (+10,005)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 74,940 miles
- Test number
- 833309058102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,935 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 64,935 miles
- Test number
- 562792658769
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected
Fail64,935 miles (+7,922)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,935 miles
- Test number
- 514535330432
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected
Pass57,013 miles (+269)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 57,013 miles
- Test number
- 552388810341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,744 miles (+6,599)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,744 miles
- Test number
- 214304953580
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45 r16 (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.78mm + starting to perish + wearing unevenly on inner side (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on iinner edge
Pass50,145 miles (+6,459)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 50,145 miles
- Test number
- 197449285171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,686 miles (+8,378)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 43,686 miles
- Test number
- 468157274125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,308 miles (+4,132)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 35,308 miles
- Test number
- 887244983191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,176 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 31,176 miles
- Test number
- 695586342389
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB59 ORO
- Does LB59 ORO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 ORO is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 ORO?
- The MOT on LB59 ORO is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB59 ORO done?
- LB59 ORO was recorded at 141,760 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,147 miles a year.
- Has LB59 ORO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 ORO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB59 ORO 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 ORO find?
- LB59 ORO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.
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