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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 UEEMOT history

LB59 UEE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,961 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 UEE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 UEE was last recorded at 120,961 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 10,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,989 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,972 miles
Average per year
8,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,961 miles
  • 2024 – 109,989 miles
  • 2023 – 108,538 miles
  • 2022 – 96,615 miles
  • 2021 – 82,713 miles
  • 2020 – 77,432 miles
  • 2019 – 67,659 miles
  • 2018 – 56,898 miles
  • 2017 – 49,465 miles
  • 2016 – 39,666 miles
  • 2015 – 30,840 miles
  • 2014 – 24,701 miles
  • 2013 – 17,949 miles
  • 2012 – 9,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,961 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,961 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,961 miles
    Test number
    395422246856
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,958 miles (+10,969)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,958 miles
    Test number
    889127075627
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass109,989 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,989 miles
    Test number
    790629096819
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and peeling
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs pitted/corroded on braking surfaces
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  4. Fail109,989 miles (+1,451)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,989 miles
    Test number
    184303600377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and peeling
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs pitted/corroded on braking surfaces
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  5. Pass108,538 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,538 miles
    Test number
    297914331566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail108,538 miles (+39)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,538 miles
    Test number
    352566799556
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail108,499 miles (+11,884)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    840867748934
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,615 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,615 miles
    Test number
    135910317264
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail96,615 miles (+13,902)2 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,615 miles
    Test number
    171718445134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,713 miles
    Test number
    235813309583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,713 miles (+5,281)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,713 miles
    Test number
    329713861796
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,432 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,432 miles
    Test number
    558867285404
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail77,427 miles (+9,768)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    406236879061
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass67,659 miles (+10,761)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,659 miles
    Test number
    826215237635
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass56,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,898 miles
    Test number
    255171466067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Fail56,894 miles (+7,429)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,894 miles
    Test number
    915219964857
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass49,465 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,465 miles
    Test number
    107701389345
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail49,426 miles (+9,760)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,426 miles
    Test number
    685774643035
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass39,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,666 miles
    Test number
    237403090497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,666 miles (+8,826)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,666 miles
    Test number
    244920691799
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass30,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,840 miles
    Test number
    244602997830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,840 miles (+6,139)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,840 miles
    Test number
    678710038677
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass24,701 miles (+6,752)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,701 miles
    Test number
    338206264473
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass17,949 miles (+8,017)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,949 miles
    Test number
    215889453272
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass9,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,932 miles
    Test number
    816545162224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 UEE

Does LB59 UEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 UEE is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 UEE?
The MOT on LB59 UEE is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 UEE done?
LB59 UEE was recorded at 120,961 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 8,436 miles a year.
Has LB59 UEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 UEE has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 UEE 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 UEE find?
LB59 UEE passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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