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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LB59 VCNMOT history

LB59 VCN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,034 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VCN was last recorded at 101,034 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,127 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,907 miles
Average per year
5,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,034 miles
  • 2025 – 98,127 miles
  • 2023 – 93,669 miles
  • 2022 – 82,767 miles
  • 2021 – 80,753 miles
  • 2020 – 69,442 miles
  • 2018 – 62,980 miles
  • 2017 – 56,690 miles
  • 2016 – 48,480 miles
  • 2015 – 44,096 miles
  • 2014 – 39,049 miles
  • 2013 – 33,460 miles
  • 2012 – 28,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,034 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,034 miles (+2,907)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    465880754249
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass98,127 miles (+4,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,127 miles
    Test number
    698103420270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,669 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,669 miles
    Test number
    817740309865
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail93,664 miles (+7,007)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    509106820838
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,657 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,657 miles
    Test number
    585686009601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,767 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    711857822834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail82,767 miles (+109)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    634850968708
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail82,658 miles (+1,905)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    866441931079
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass80,753 miles (+11,311)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,753 miles
    Test number
    296460984257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,442 miles
    Test number
    483681172970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,442 miles (+6,462)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,442 miles
    Test number
    828436132306
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass62,980 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    921564988501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,690 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,690 miles
    Test number
    139494123884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,480 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,480 miles
    Test number
    165380407693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,096 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,096 miles
    Test number
    751780476353
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISED REPLACED (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISED REPLACED (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySERVICE LIGHT ON

  16. Fail44,096 miles (+5,047)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,096 miles
    Test number
    392843424139
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISED REPLACED (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISED REPLACED (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySERVICE LIGHT ON

  17. Pass39,049 miles (+5,589)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,049 miles
    Test number
    226306994269
    • NoteOSF TYRE PERISHED
    • NoteOSR TYRE PERISHED

  18. Pass33,460 miles (+4,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    188975873215
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass28,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,676 miles
    Test number
    756280702355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 VCN

Does LB59 VCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VCN is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VCN?
The MOT on LB59 VCN is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 VCN done?
LB59 VCN was recorded at 101,034 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,388 miles a year.
Has LB59 VCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VCN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 VCN 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 VCN find?
LB59 VCN passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer side sills; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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