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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LC59 RGXMOT history

LC59 RGX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LC59 RGX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,273 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC59 RGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC59 RGX was last recorded at 121,273 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,511 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,762 miles
Average per year
6,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,273 miles
  • 2025 – 115,511 miles
  • 2024 – 110,232 miles
  • 2023 – 102,888 miles
  • 2022 – 95,653 miles
  • 2021 – 89,390 miles
  • 2020 – 84,174 miles
  • 2019 – 83,151 miles
  • 2018 – 77,641 miles
  • 2017 – 68,934 miles
  • 2016 – 61,655 miles
  • 2015 – 53,725 miles
  • 2014 – 49,081 miles
  • 2013 – 43,369 miles
  • 2012 – 33,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,273 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Unable to test under bonnet items due to bonnet not opening

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,273 miles (+5,762)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,273 miles
    Test number
    392726300271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass115,511 miles (+5,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,511 miles
    Test number
    195110684252
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass110,232 miles (+7,344)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    630256518789
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass102,888 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,888 miles
    Test number
    158175328824
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail102,888 miles (+7,235)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,888 miles
    Test number
    373508097417
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass95,653 miles (+6,263)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    279447932999
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass89,390 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,390 miles
    Test number
    468533949355
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail89,390 miles (+5,216)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,390 miles
    Test number
    166287480895
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass84,174 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    771158189063
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail84,174 miles (+1,023)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    205675229754
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass83,151 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,151 miles
    Test number
    170685433294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    941357294707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,641 miles (+8,707)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    910982084366
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  14. Pass68,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,934 miles
    Test number
    954905201368
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnable to test under bonnet items due to bonnet not opening
  15. Fail68,934 miles (+7,279)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,934 miles
    Test number
    151287289083
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnable to test under bonnet items due to bonnet not opening
  16. Pass61,655 miles (+7,930)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,655 miles
    Test number
    311579791331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,725 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,725 miles
    Test number
    402966206726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,081 miles (+5,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,081 miles
    Test number
    315974474440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass43,369 miles (+10,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,369 miles
    Test number
    795523323351
    • 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)
  20. Pass33,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,133 miles
    Test number
    705238112337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,133 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,133 miles
    Test number
    347608312381
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LC59 RGX

Does LC59 RGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC59 RGX is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC59 RGX?
The MOT on LC59 RGX is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC59 RGX done?
LC59 RGX was recorded at 121,273 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,394 miles a year.
Has LC59 RGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC59 RGX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LC59 RGX 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 LC59 RGX find?
LC59 RGX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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