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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LB59 VHDMOT history

LB59 VHD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,032 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VHD
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
16 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VHD was last recorded at 86,032 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 3,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,772 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,260 miles
Average per year
5,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,032 miles
  • 2025 – 82,772 miles
  • 2024 – 77,032 miles
  • 2023 – 73,090 miles
  • 2022 – 70,984 miles
  • 2021 – 68,857 miles
  • 2020 – 64,682 miles
  • 2019 – 59,297 miles
  • 2018 – 51,711 miles
  • 2017 – 46,626 miles
  • 2016 – 40,761 miles
  • 2015 – 34,514 miles
  • 2014 – 25,446 miles
  • 2013 – 18,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,032 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim not tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,032 miles (+3,260)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    591104584454
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass82,772 miles (+5,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,772 miles
    Test number
    245334697212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass77,032 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,032 miles
    Test number
    240871632713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    373402065905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail73,090 miles (+2,106)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    185841924976
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass70,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,984 miles
    Test number
    423816768713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,984 miles (+2,127)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,984 miles
    Test number
    303430002450
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

  8. Pass68,857 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,857 miles
    Test number
    677848360915
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,857 miles (+4,175)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,857 miles
    Test number
    891512707017
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    493904101683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail64,682 miles (+5,385)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    103556795988
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryT P M S warning lamp on

  12. Pass59,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    492273527120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail59,297 miles (+7,586)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    869444658572
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

  14. Pass51,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,711 miles
    Test number
    226429603697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail51,711 miles (+5,085)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,711 miles
    Test number
    281295848610
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,626 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,626 miles
    Test number
    360228159976
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail46,625 miles (+5,864)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    421201426509
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass40,761 miles (+6,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,761 miles
    Test number
    483700133502
    • AdvisoryFRONT PADS WORN
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

  19. Pass34,514 miles (+9,068)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    898803365033
    • NoteFront pads worn

  20. Pass25,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,446 miles
    Test number
    259552474032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,446 miles (+7,438)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,446 miles
    Test number
    105002374013
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass18,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,008 miles
    Test number
    709042173087
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LB59 VHD

Does LB59 VHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VHD is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VHD?
The MOT on LB59 VHD is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 VHD done?
LB59 VHD was recorded at 86,032 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,224 miles a year.
Has LB59 VHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VHD has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 VHD 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 VHD find?
LB59 VHD passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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