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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LB59 TXKMOT history

LB59 TXK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,422 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 TXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 TXK was last recorded at 78,422 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,417 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,422 miles
  • 2024 – 73,725 miles
  • 2023 – 69,484 miles
  • 2022 – 56,908 miles
  • 2020 – 48,907 miles
  • 2019 – 43,310 miles
  • 2018 – 37,709 miles
  • 2016 – 30,640 miles
  • 2015 – 25,143 miles
  • 2014 – 19,875 miles
  • 2013 – 12,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,422 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre has badly worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,422 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    239334449397
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  2. Fail78,417 miles (+4,692)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,417 miles
    Test number
    229712513024
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  3. Pass73,725 miles (+4,241)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,725 miles
    Test number
    752775955901
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,484 miles (+64)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,484 miles
    Test number
    228909745725
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail69,420 miles (+5,693)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,420 miles
    Test number
    336534222864
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,727 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,727 miles
    Test number
    627398429493
    • 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))

  7. Fail63,702 miles (+6,794)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,702 miles
    Test number
    554244385215
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass56,908 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,908 miles
    Test number
    185999540161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,907 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,907 miles
    Test number
    128988638290
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (tightened) (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail48,907 miles (+5,597)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,907 miles
    Test number
    592355474332
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (tightened) (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass43,310 miles (+5,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,310 miles
    Test number
    130325592051
    • AdvisoryFront scratches to screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heavy cracking to tyre

  12. Pass37,709 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,709 miles
    Test number
    178941757719
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has badly worn on the inner edge

  13. Fail37,625 miles (+3,537)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,625 miles
    Test number
    356080418274
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has badly worn on the inner edge

  14. Pass34,088 miles (+3,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    396791831946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass30,640 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    30,640 miles
    Test number
    733858500180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,143 miles
    Test number
    732244455455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,143 miles (+5,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,143 miles
    Test number
    262338619819
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,875 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,875 miles
    Test number
    668733564352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail19,757 miles (+3,498)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,757 miles
    Test number
    997107654316
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass16,259 miles (+3,605)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    16,259 miles
    Test number
    535502144070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteWindscreen has damage in zone A and B but not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

  21. Pass12,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    12,654 miles
    Test number
    328510643084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 TXK

Does LB59 TXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 TXK is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 TXK?
The MOT on LB59 TXK is valid until 18 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 TXK done?
LB59 TXK was recorded at 78,422 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,118 miles a year.
Has LB59 TXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 TXK has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 TXK 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 TXK find?
LB59 TXK passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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