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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LB59 YMSMOT history

LB59 YMS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,555 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 YMS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 YMS was last recorded at 135,555 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,555 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,555 miles
  • 2025 – 131,076 miles
  • 2024 – 123,344 miles
  • 2023 – 116,208 miles
  • 2022 – 104,205 miles
  • 2021 – 93,087 miles
  • 2020 – 86,046 miles
  • 2019 – 76,246 miles
  • 2018 – 67,866 miles
  • 2017 – 52,929 miles
  • 2016 – 39,735 miles
  • 2014 – 32,923 miles
  • 2013 – 20,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,555 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Long park brake lever travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Park brake effort on minimum requirement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Handbrake efficiency close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Stone damage to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,555 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,555 miles
    Test number
    682427837539
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail135,555 miles (+4,479)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,555 miles
    Test number
    829977049861
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,076 miles (+7,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,076 miles
    Test number
    249077090842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass123,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,344 miles
    Test number
    646719737990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,344 miles (+7,136)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,344 miles
    Test number
    915013803851
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass116,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,208 miles
    Test number
    286672933406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,208 miles (+12,003)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,208 miles
    Test number
    746718251399
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass104,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,205 miles
    Test number
    499096062658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail104,205 miles (+11,118)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,205 miles
    Test number
    944401454436
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass93,087 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,087 miles
    Test number
    491367222998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,046 miles
    Test number
    491678372979
    • AdvisoryLong park brake lever travel
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort on minimum requirement

  12. Fail86,046 miles (+9,800)1 major3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,046 miles
    Test number
    144504161345
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong park brake lever travel
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort on minimum requirement

  13. Pass76,246 miles (+8,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    755026796447
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light has 3 leds not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Head light slightly misted up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV JOINT PIN HOLE

  14. Pass67,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    461705666603
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency close to limit
    • AdvisoryStone damage to windscreen

  15. Fail67,866 miles (+14,937)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    973216091581
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency close to limit
    • AdvisoryStone damage to windscreen

  16. Pass52,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,929 miles
    Test number
    827184332123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,929 miles (+13,194)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,929 miles
    Test number
    893379002731
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

  18. Pass39,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,735 miles
    Test number
    323929331427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to crack split and perish

  19. Fail39,735 miles (+6,812)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,735 miles
    Test number
    226023380143
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to crack split and perish

  20. Pass32,923 miles (+12,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,923 miles
    Test number
    108643264312
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking

  21. Pass20,867 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,867 miles
    Test number
    755931153311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    14,971 miles
    Test number
    605886913015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 YMS

Does LB59 YMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 YMS is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 YMS?
The MOT on LB59 YMS is valid until 17 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 YMS done?
LB59 YMS was recorded at 135,555 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 8,957 miles a year.
Has LB59 YMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 YMS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 YMS 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 YMS find?
LB59 YMS passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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