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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LB59 YEGMOT history

LB59 YEG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,839 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 YEG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 YEG was last recorded at 153,839 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,821 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
9,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,839 miles
  • 2025 – 134,092 miles
  • 2024 – 120,397 miles
  • 2023 – 113,149 miles
  • 2022 – 102,749 miles
  • 2021 – 93,946 miles
  • 2020 – 87,798 miles
  • 2019 – 81,608 miles
  • 2018 – 71,733 miles
  • 2017 – 62,824 miles
  • 2016 – 57,074 miles
  • 2015 – 47,298 miles
  • 2014 – 36,632 miles
  • 2013 – 25,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,839 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Vehicle body damage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,839 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,839 miles
    Test number
    599320126276
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,821 miles (+12)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,821 miles
    Test number
    955314018873
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Headlamp has LED fitted on main beam. (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Will not adjust. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Headlamp has LED fitted in main beam. (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail153,809 miles (+9)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,809 miles
    Test number
    788790276455
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,800 miles (+19,708)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,800 miles
    Test number
    294122600569
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,092 miles (+13,695)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,092 miles
    Test number
    982983341793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,397 miles (+7,248)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,397 miles
    Test number
    966418286172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,149 miles
    Test number
    555624517954
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail113,149 miles (+10,400)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,149 miles
    Test number
    986877739697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass102,749 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,749 miles
    Test number
    495049371406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle body damage.

  10. Fail102,594 miles (+8,648)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,594 miles
    Test number
    728139930606
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle body damage.

  11. Pass93,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,946 miles
    Test number
    957022575053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,946 miles (+6,148)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,946 miles
    Test number
    858683301606
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass87,798 miles (+6,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    117704836050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass81,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    494475556003
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NSR OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail81,608 miles (+9,875)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    358157889705
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NSR OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass71,733 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,733 miles
    Test number
    201385447048
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing on slightly

  17. Fail71,733 miles (+8,909)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,733 miles
    Test number
    393864212976
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing on slightly

  18. Pass62,824 miles (+5,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    832998201622
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass57,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    219549760427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail57,074 miles (+9,776)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    367646051129
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,298 miles (+10,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,298 miles
    Test number
    205859705016
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass36,632 miles (+11,263)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,632 miles
    Test number
    198953224447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,369 miles
    Test number
    507073323035
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 YEG

Does LB59 YEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 YEG is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 YEG?
The MOT on LB59 YEG is valid until 2 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 YEG done?
LB59 YEG was recorded at 153,839 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 9,802 miles a year.
Has LB59 YEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 YEG has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 YEG 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 YEG find?
LB59 YEG passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; oil leak, but not excessive.

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