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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LB59 VSLMOT history

LB59 VSL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,669 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VSL
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
8 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VSL was last recorded at 65,669 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 5,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,029 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,640 miles
Average per year
4,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,669 miles
  • 2024 – 60,029 miles
  • 2023 – 56,691 miles
  • 2022 – 53,266 miles
  • 2021 – 50,140 miles
  • 2020 – 46,005 miles
  • 2019 – 42,021 miles
  • 2018 – 37,144 miles
  • 2017 – 32,162 miles
  • 2016 – 27,183 miles
  • 2015 – 20,929 miles
  • 2014 – 17,828 miles
  • 2013 – 14,639 miles
  • 2012 – 11,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,669 miles (+5,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    724725547463
    • 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))
  2. Pass60,029 miles (+3,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,029 miles
    Test number
    686568537969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass56,691 miles (+3,425)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,691 miles
    Test number
    453053788915
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass53,266 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,266 miles
    Test number
    364023333274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    544412359809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail50,140 miles (+4,135)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    190704224717
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass46,005 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,005 miles
    Test number
    841330309058
    • 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))
  8. Fail46,005 miles (+3,984)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,005 miles
    Test number
    373972884119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  9. Pass42,021 miles (+4,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,021 miles
    Test number
    140087030511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer tyre treads cracked to limit
  10. Pass37,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,144 miles
    Test number
    636367631054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre walls deteriorated
  11. Fail37,143 miles (+4,981)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,143 miles
    Test number
    553188232920
    • DangerousFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre walls deteriorated
  12. Pass32,162 miles (+4,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,162 miles
    Test number
    662275078775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass27,183 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    386784707367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,929 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,929 miles
    Test number
    480888316635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,828 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,828 miles
    Test number
    218245944348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,639 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    14,639 miles
    Test number
    427251253498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    11,487 miles
    Test number
    645042552335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 VSL

Does LB59 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VSL is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VSL?
The MOT on LB59 VSL is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 VSL done?
LB59 VSL was recorded at 65,669 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,168 miles a year.
Has LB59 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VSL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB59 VSL 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 VSL find?
LB59 VSL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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