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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass141,760 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass96,924 miles (+10,585)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,924 miles
    Test number
    896753729761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,339 miles (+11,399)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,339 miles
    Test number
    983614207923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,940 miles (+10,005)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,940 miles
    Test number
    833309058102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass57,013 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,013 miles
    Test number
    552388810341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. Pass50,145 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,145 miles
    Test number
    197449285171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,686 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    468157274125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,308 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,308 miles
    Test number
    887244983191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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