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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 VCVMOT history

LB59 VCV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,628 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VCV was last recorded at 80,628 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,965 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,663 miles
Average per year
3,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,628 miles
  • 2025 – 78,965 miles
  • 2024 – 77,440 miles
  • 2023 – 75,963 miles
  • 2022 – 73,584 miles
  • 2021 – 71,898 miles
  • 2020 – 70,076 miles
  • 2019 – 68,883 miles
  • 2018 – 67,507 miles
  • 2017 – 65,886 miles
  • 2016 – 63,959 miles
  • 2015 – 60,341 miles
  • 2014 – 52,829 miles
  • 2013 – 45,815 miles
  • 2012 – 36,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,628 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,628 miles (+1,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,628 miles
    Test number
    621444363601
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass78,965 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,965 miles
    Test number
    308315326089
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass77,440 miles (+1,477)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,440 miles
    Test number
    788231718805
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Cracking On The Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass75,963 miles (+2,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    947708732142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking On The outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass73,584 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,584 miles
    Test number
    306339469856
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side perishing multiple cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass71,898 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    918288958495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,076 miles (+1,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    363104014376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the middle of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass68,883 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,883 miles
    Test number
    161901761918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass67,507 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,507 miles
    Test number
    811374905707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  10. Fail67,496 miles (+1,610)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,496 miles
    Test number
    541554275226
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  11. Pass65,886 miles (+1,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,886 miles
    Test number
    874348867366
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass63,959 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    558941864035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,958 miles (+3,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,958 miles
    Test number
    858411317909
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass60,341 miles (+7,512)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,341 miles
    Test number
    969202205449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,829 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,829 miles
    Test number
    109769444323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,815 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    616972253368
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass45,815 miles (+9,720)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    677942953370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,095 miles
    Test number
    235222952385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 VCV

Does LB59 VCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VCV is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VCV?
The MOT on LB59 VCV is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 VCV done?
LB59 VCV was recorded at 80,628 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,254 miles a year.
Has LB59 VCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VCV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB59 VCV 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 VCV find?
LB59 VCV passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: central front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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