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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 VKVMOT history

LB59 VKV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,872 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VKV was last recorded at 72,872 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 2,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,690 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,182 miles
Average per year
3,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,872 miles
  • 2024 – 70,687 miles
  • 2023 – 68,819 miles
  • 2022 – 65,190 miles
  • 2021 – 65,129 miles
  • 2020 – 63,494 miles
  • 2019 – 58,806 miles
  • 2018 – 54,428 miles
  • 2017 – 50,302 miles
  • 2015 – 44,034 miles
  • 2014 – 39,278 miles
  • 2013 – 32,792 miles
  • 2012 – 25,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,872 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,872 miles (+2,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,872 miles
    Test number
    704363361083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass70,690 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,690 miles
    Test number
    180618127574
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail70,687 miles (+1,868)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,687 miles
    Test number
    593334304215
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass68,819 miles (+1,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,819 miles
    Test number
    316707628572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    849063577429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,210 miles (+2,020)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    923151427123
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,190 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,190 miles
    Test number
    118687418059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail65,129 miles (+1,635)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    107090540688
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass63,494 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    301226079824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,806 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,806 miles
    Test number
    392704468894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,428 miles (+4,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,428 miles
    Test number
    553809792356
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/s & N/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass50,302 miles (+2,799)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,302 miles
    Test number
    795982553683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  13. Pass47,503 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    215070891250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,034 miles
    Test number
    261016088668
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED (WHEEL OFF CHECK ASAP (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F INNER SEVERE WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F INNER SEVERE WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail44,034 miles (+4,756)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,034 miles
    Test number
    295233593959
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working N/S (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED (WHEEL OFF CHECK ASAP (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F INNER SEVERE WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F INNER SEVERE WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,278 miles (+6,486)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,278 miles
    Test number
    116442644310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  17. Pass32,792 miles (+7,596)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    266247553305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,196 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,196 miles
    Test number
    527416952380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB59 VKV

Does LB59 VKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VKV is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VKV?
The MOT on LB59 VKV is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 VKV done?
LB59 VKV was recorded at 72,872 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 3,661 miles a year.
Has LB59 VKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VKV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 VKV 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 VKV find?
LB59 VKV passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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