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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LB59 WEPMOT history

LB59 WEP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,676 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 WEP
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
23 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 WEP was last recorded at 105,676 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 8,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,819 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,857 miles
Average per year
5,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,676 miles
  • 2025 – 96,819 miles
  • 2024 – 86,714 miles
  • 2023 – 83,742 miles
  • 2022 – 81,371 miles
  • 2021 – 79,317 miles
  • 2020 – 76,999 miles
  • 2019 – 74,675 miles
  • 2018 – 70,963 miles
  • 2017 – 63,094 miles
  • 2016 – 56,394 miles
  • 2015 – 50,243 miles
  • 2014 – 34,162 miles
  • 2012 – 28,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,676 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,676 miles (+8,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,676 miles
    Test number
    870558559859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass96,819 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    699776276096
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,818 miles (+10,104)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    116998897192
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,714 miles (+2,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,714 miles
    Test number
    880019248424
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass83,742 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    233007622243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,371 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,371 miles
    Test number
    236796741256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,212 miles (+1,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    626917447163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise - rear brake adjustment

  8. Pass79,317 miles (+2,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,317 miles
    Test number
    399143014204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass76,999 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,999 miles
    Test number
    818039101573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail76,990 miles (+2,315)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,990 miles
    Test number
    682828086222
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,675 miles (+3,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,675 miles
    Test number
    105374874650
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass70,963 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    184892925176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,958 miles (+7,864)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    694538411315
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass63,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    305707997812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,087 miles (+6,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,087 miles
    Test number
    347425121735
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

  16. Pass56,394 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,394 miles
    Test number
    319415734416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,243 miles (+4,517)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,243 miles
    Test number
    585215535102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCut in sidewall nearside front tyre

  18. Pass45,726 miles (+11,564)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,726 miles
    Test number
    996183115021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  19. Pass34,162 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,162 miles
    Test number
    245835714010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,901 miles
    Test number
    798302562316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,901 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,901 miles
    Test number
    939302062389
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LB59 WEP

Does LB59 WEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 WEP is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 WEP?
The MOT on LB59 WEP is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 WEP done?
LB59 WEP was recorded at 105,676 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,667 miles a year.
Has LB59 WEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 WEP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 WEP 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 WEP find?
LB59 WEP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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