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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LB59 THZMOT history

LB59 THZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
109,399 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 THZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 THZ was last recorded at 109,399 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,399 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,399 miles
  • 2023 – 101,700 miles
  • 2022 – 99,619 miles
  • 2021 – 92,852 miles
  • 2020 – 84,992 miles
  • 2019 – 77,578 miles
  • 2018 – 72,367 miles
  • 2017 – 65,030 miles
  • 2016 – 59,120 miles
  • 2015 – 51,016 miles
  • 2014 – 43,285 miles
  • 2013 – 35,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,399 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting at shallow end & seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seatRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished & crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,399 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,399 miles
    Test number
    731732310816
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting at shallow end & seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished & cracking

  2. Fail109,399 miles (+7,699)1 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,399 miles
    Test number
    734134787954
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to floor!!! (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting at shallow end & seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM INSIDE DRUM!!! further investigation required
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished & SPLITTING at outer edge also tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished & cracking

  3. Pass101,700 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,700 miles
    Test number
    410187591297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,686 miles (+2,067)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,686 miles
    Test number
    776142081666
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,619 miles (+6,767)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,619 miles
    Test number
    610173969576
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass92,852 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,852 miles
    Test number
    968241494795
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail92,852 miles (+7,860)3 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,852 miles
    Test number
    865531465397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass84,992 miles (+7,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,992 miles
    Test number
    105801378087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to suspension components

  9. Pass77,578 miles (+5,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    961542759105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door damage

  10. Pass72,367 miles (+7,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,367 miles
    Test number
    568771144054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass65,030 miles (+5,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    646152159782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass59,120 miles (+8,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,120 miles
    Test number
    857596583727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass51,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    217000085450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail51,016 miles (+7,731)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    891948548569
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working nearside (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass43,285 miles (+7,494)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,285 miles
    Test number
    748572154317
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass35,791 miles (+7,800)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,791 miles
    Test number
    927201253362
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass27,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,991 miles
    Test number
    139653803062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 THZ

Does LB59 THZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 THZ expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 THZ?
The MOT on LB59 THZ expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 THZ done?
LB59 THZ was recorded at 109,399 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 7,210 miles a year.
Has LB59 THZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 THZ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 THZ 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 THZ find?
LB59 THZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting at shallow end & seeping grease; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear child seat, and 1 more.

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