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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LB59 VLNMOT history

LB59 VLN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,967 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VLN was last recorded at 78,967 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 3,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,654 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,313 miles
Average per year
5,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,967 miles
  • 2025 – 75,654 miles
  • 2024 – 72,534 miles
  • 2023 – 69,827 miles
  • 2022 – 66,869 miles
  • 2021 – 63,349 miles
  • 2020 – 59,355 miles
  • 2019 – 50,655 miles
  • 2018 – 42,066 miles
  • 2017 – 32,890 miles
  • 2015 – 22,424 miles
  • 2014 – 18,027 miles
  • 2013 – 13,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,967 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,967 miles (+3,313)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,967 miles
    Test number
    910182342671
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass75,654 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,654 miles
    Test number
    180122652339
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail75,654 miles (+3,120)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,654 miles
    Test number
    953892207140
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass72,534 miles (+2,707)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    467001719928
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass69,827 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    508541161629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass66,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    416876411734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,869 miles (+3,520)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    811969104720
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass63,349 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,349 miles
    Test number
    244904244108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail63,338 miles (+3,983)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,338 miles
    Test number
    920440295054
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side perishing between edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass59,355 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    142928394486
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail59,355 miles (+8,700)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    521578284497
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass50,655 miles (+8,589)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,655 miles
    Test number
    989412577747
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass42,066 miles (+9,176)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,066 miles
    Test number
    701029251779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    899330130141
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre in poor condition
    • AdvisoryHand brake slighlty high travel

  15. Fail32,890 miles (+10,466)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    487689040408
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre in poor condition
    • AdvisoryHand brake slighlty high travel

  16. Pass22,424 miles (+4,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,424 miles
    Test number
    921337636338
    • 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)

  17. Pass18,027 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,027 miles
    Test number
    446820594253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,702 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    13,702 miles
    Test number
    945135093263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    10,551 miles
    Test number
    136949103446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 VLN

Does LB59 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VLN is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VLN?
The MOT on LB59 VLN is valid until 4 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 VLN done?
LB59 VLN was recorded at 78,967 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 5,208 miles a year.
Has LB59 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VLN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 VLN 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 VLN find?
LB59 VLN passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side, and 3 more.

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