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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LB59 YFJMOT history

LB59 YFJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,254 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 YFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 YFJ was last recorded at 137,254 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 16,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,553 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16,701 miles
Average per year
8,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,254 miles
  • 2025 – 120,553 miles
  • 2024 – 115,772 miles
  • 2023 – 107,117 miles
  • 2022 – 102,319 miles
  • 2021 – 99,807 miles
  • 2020 – 92,910 miles
  • 2019 – 84,312 miles
  • 2018 – 76,315 miles
  • 2017 – 66,973 miles
  • 2015 – 54,893 miles
  • 2014 – 45,476 miles
  • 2013 – 25,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,254 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))

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 absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,254 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,254 miles
    Test number
    636692136635
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))

  2. Fail137,254 miles (+16,701)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,254 miles
    Test number
    804373805042
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))

  3. Pass120,553 miles (+4,781)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,553 miles
    Test number
    405453210534
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,772 miles (+8,655)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    399001902337
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,117 miles (+4,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,117 miles
    Test number
    883951342373
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,319 miles
    Test number
    801181460685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,319 miles (+2,512)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,319 miles
    Test number
    586040133259
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,807 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,807 miles
    Test number
    535592174410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,910 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    814202346510
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail92,910 miles (+8,598)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    352501837709
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass84,312 miles (+7,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,312 miles
    Test number
    809093391516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass76,315 miles (+9,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,315 miles
    Test number
    821427186830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass66,973 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    342751137942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail66,845 miles (+11,952)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,845 miles
    Test number
    222270081640
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,893 miles (+9,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    882732250089
    • 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)

  16. Pass45,476 miles (+9,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,476 miles
    Test number
    125827354340
    • NoteBonnet release lever missing

  17. Pass35,952 miles (+10,776)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,952 miles
    Test number
    146095514436
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.

  18. Pass25,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,176 miles
    Test number
    686006313047
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 YFJ

Does LB59 YFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 YFJ is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 YFJ?
The MOT on LB59 YFJ is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 YFJ done?
LB59 YFJ was recorded at 137,254 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 8,205 miles a year.
Has LB59 YFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 YFJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 YFJ 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 YFJ find?
LB59 YFJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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