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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LB59 VCTMOT history

LB59 VCT is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 48,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2024
Mileage
48,283 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VCT was last recorded at 48,283 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 1,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,443 miles · 25 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,840 miles
Average per year
3,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 48,283 miles
  • 2022 – 46,443 miles
  • 2021 – 44,077 miles
  • 2019 – 41,678 miles
  • 2018 – 39,555 miles
  • 2016 – 33,268 miles
  • 2015 – 24,619 miles
  • 2014 – 17,296 miles
  • 2013 – 13,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear tyres perished in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Damage to rear bumpers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Insufficient diesel smoke emissions to trigger test equipment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Some play in offside front top suspension mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,283 miles (+1,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,283 miles
    Test number
    252690723073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,443 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,443 miles
    Test number
    677729553137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,077 miles
    Test number
    819895739492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,077 miles (+2,399)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,077 miles
    Test number
    560889623159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass41,678 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    605203072153
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished in tread
    • AdvisoryDamage to rear bumpers
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryInsufficient diesel smoke emissions to trigger test equipment
    • AdvisorySome play in offside front top suspension mounting

  6. Fail41,678 miles (+2,123)1 dangerous2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    812801949556
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished in tread
    • AdvisoryDamage to rear bumpers
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryInsufficient diesel smoke emissions to trigger test equipment
    • AdvisorySome play in offside front top suspension mounting

  7. Pass39,555 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,555 miles
    Test number
    478121294631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,553 miles (+6,285)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,553 miles
    Test number
    962699335408
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  9. Pass33,268 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    179584141208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,619 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,619 miles
    Test number
    385910755021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,296 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    17,296 miles
    Test number
    705134534099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    13,898 miles
    Test number
    779663423009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 VCT

Does LB59 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 VCT expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VCT?
The MOT on LB59 VCT expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 VCT done?
LB59 VCT was recorded at 48,283 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 3,360 miles a year.
Has LB59 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VCT has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB59 VCT 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 VCT find?
LB59 VCT passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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