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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL59 DCYMOT history

LL59 DCY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LL59 DCY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,660 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 DCY
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
18 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 DCY was last recorded at 139,660 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,915 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,745 miles
Average per year
6,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,660 miles
  • 2025 – 133,915 miles
  • 2024 – 126,097 miles
  • 2022 – 122,267 miles
  • 2021 – 107,354 miles
  • 2020 – 95,316 miles
  • 2019 – 90,134 miles
  • 2018 – 86,684 miles
  • 2017 – 83,843 miles
  • 2015 – 72,306 miles
  • 2014 – 65,796 miles
  • 2013 – 51,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,660 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,660 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,660 miles
    Test number
    287954990519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,915 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,915 miles
    Test number
    858793490997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,911 miles (+7,814)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,911 miles
    Test number
    957935406194
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,097 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,097 miles
    Test number
    800008421980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail126,085 miles (+3,818)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,085 miles
    Test number
    962508426660
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid from the wheel drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass122,267 miles (+14,913)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,267 miles
    Test number
    616275151325
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass107,354 miles (+12,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,354 miles
    Test number
    655787510732
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,316 miles
    Test number
    831999964143
    • 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))

  9. Fail95,316 miles (+5,182)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,316 miles
    Test number
    841494221362
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass90,134 miles (+3,450)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,134 miles
    Test number
    264249696796
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre low air
    • 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))

  11. Pass86,684 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,684 miles
    Test number
    321912201856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,843 miles
    Test number
    186884703298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,863 miles (+11,557)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,863 miles
    Test number
    888114029276
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass72,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,306 miles
    Test number
    898528408589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,306 miles (+6,510)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,306 miles
    Test number
    312089480937
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass65,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,796 miles
    Test number
    817859604374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,796 miles (+13,995)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,796 miles
    Test number
    978258004317
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass51,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,801 miles
    Test number
    357569613100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,799 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,799 miles
    Test number
    227609013156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL59 DCY

Does LL59 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 DCY is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 DCY?
The MOT on LL59 DCY is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 DCY done?
LL59 DCY was recorded at 139,660 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,584 miles a year.
Has LL59 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 DCY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL59 DCY 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 LL59 DCY find?
LL59 DCY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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