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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 TWNMOT history

LB59 TWN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,831 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 TWN
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
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 TWN was last recorded at 70,831 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,792 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,039 miles
Average per year
3,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,831 miles
  • 2025 – 68,792 miles
  • 2024 – 66,761 miles
  • 2023 – 64,183 miles
  • 2022 – 60,469 miles
  • 2021 – 56,667 miles
  • 2020 – 54,920 miles
  • 2019 – 50,597 miles
  • 2018 – 50,568 miles
  • 2017 – 44,688 miles
  • 2016 – 39,669 miles
  • 2015 – 35,057 miles
  • 2014 – 30,172 miles
  • 2013 – 23,753 miles
  • 2012 – 18,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,831 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront flex exhaust pipe Slightly loose

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,831 miles (+2,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    334435943642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flex exhaust pipe Slightly loose

  2. Pass68,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,792 miles
    Test number
    589319236842
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Cracking/ perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail68,792 miles (+2,031)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,792 miles
    Test number
    723893138426
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Cracking/ perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,761 miles
    Test number
    110561904775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,761 miles (+2,578)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,761 miles
    Test number
    682095439055
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass64,183 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    335520541095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail64,183 miles (+3,714)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    168676217107
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,469 miles (+3,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,469 miles
    Test number
    855928948055
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

  9. Pass56,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,667 miles
    Test number
    448810987238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,667 miles (+1,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,667 miles
    Test number
    697280105275
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass54,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,920 miles
    Test number
    946573734378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,920 miles (+4,323)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,920 miles
    Test number
    110497472722
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass50,597 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    493402027995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,568 miles (+5,880)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,568 miles
    Test number
    701489772997
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  15. Pass44,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,688 miles
    Test number
    194348749427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,688 miles (+5,019)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,688 miles
    Test number
    272681550338
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass39,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,669 miles
    Test number
    966629596417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,669 miles (+4,612)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,669 miles
    Test number
    956648181060
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

  19. Pass35,057 miles (+4,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,057 miles
    Test number
    530017404712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre.

  20. Pass30,172 miles (+6,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,172 miles
    Test number
    527302854336
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

  21. Pass23,753 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    23,753 miles
    Test number
    445131753313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,875 miles
    Test number
    438915042437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 TWN

Does LB59 TWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 TWN is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 TWN?
The MOT on LB59 TWN is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 TWN done?
LB59 TWN was recorded at 70,831 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,932 miles a year.
Has LB59 TWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 TWN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 TWN 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 TWN find?
LB59 TWN passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge; front flex exhaust pipe slightly loose.

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