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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LB59 VKXMOT history

LB59 VKX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,599 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VKX was last recorded at 129,599 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 8,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,311 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,288 miles
Average per year
8,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,599 miles
  • 2025 – 121,311 miles
  • 2024 – 113,102 miles
  • 2023 – 103,193 miles
  • 2022 – 98,956 miles
  • 2021 – 90,750 miles
  • 2020 – 80,284 miles
  • 2019 – 66,058 miles
  • 2018 – 55,131 miles
  • 2016 – 45,191 miles
  • 2015 – 38,439 miles
  • 2014 – 36,090 miles
  • 2013 – 30,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake pad sensor wire insecure
  • AdvisoryIntermediate pipe blowing slightly

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front driving lamp lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Full under body covers fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,599 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,599 miles
    Test number
    634651935525
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake pad sensor wire insecure
    • AdvisoryIntermediate pipe blowing slightly

  2. Fail129,599 miles (+8,288)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,599 miles
    Test number
    415207726552
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake pad sensor wire insecure
    • AdvisoryIntermediate pipe blowing slightly

  3. Pass121,311 miles (+8,209)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,311 miles
    Test number
    476251211379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    985572408521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,102 miles (+9,909)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    699431288844
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,193 miles
    Test number
    713231191150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,193 miles (+4,237)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,193 miles
    Test number
    111470223780
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSide repeater not working both side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,956 miles (+8,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,956 miles
    Test number
    968090084558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,750 miles
    Test number
    324546525305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Fail90,750 miles (+10,466)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,750 miles
    Test number
    198960817171
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  11. Pass80,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,284 miles
    Test number
    105032141858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driving lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryFull under body covers fitted at time of test

  12. Fail80,284 miles (+14,226)2 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,284 miles
    Test number
    722430983121
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected deteriorated and dirty,damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driving lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryFull under body covers fitted at time of test

  13. Pass66,058 miles (+10,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    394148103935
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured and dim (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass55,131 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    158278553071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror missing

  15. Fail55,131 miles (+9,940)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    584105693108
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryInterior rear view mirror missing

  16. Pass45,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    925412563706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,191 miles (+6,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    879706474176
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  18. Pass38,439 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    615931606911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,090 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,090 miles
    Test number
    277314864383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

  20. Pass36,090 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,090 miles
    Test number
    558094364345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    496875563313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    777083362351
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edge

  23. FailMileage not read2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    867183362365
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edge

Questions about LB59 VKX

Does LB59 VKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VKX is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VKX?
The MOT on LB59 VKX is valid until 26 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 VKX done?
LB59 VKX was recorded at 129,599 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 8,077 miles a year.
Has LB59 VKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VKX has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 VKX 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 VKX find?
LB59 VKX passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front front brake pad sensor wire insecure; intermediate pipe blowing slightly.

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