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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL59 ESUMOT history

LL59 ESU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LL59 ESU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,261 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 ESU
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
16 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 ESU was last recorded at 167,261 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 15,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,857 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15,404 miles
Average per year
9,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,261 miles
  • 2025 – 151,857 miles
  • 2024 – 136,385 miles
  • 2023 – 122,360 miles
  • 2022 – 108,858 miles
  • 2021 – 107,655 miles
  • 2020 – 100,925 miles
  • 2019 – 93,925 miles
  • 2018 – 84,602 miles
  • 2017 – 76,549 miles
  • 2016 – 68,410 miles
  • 2015 – 59,752 miles
  • 2014 – 51,383 miles
  • 2013 – 41,498 miles
  • 2012 – 31,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,261 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And dust boot severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,261 miles (+15,404)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,261 miles
    Test number
    258067475851
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And dust boot severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,857 miles (+15,472)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,857 miles
    Test number
    861171106085
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,385 miles (+14,025)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,385 miles
    Test number
    546331938503
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass122,360 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,360 miles
    Test number
    575627260808
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail122,360 miles (+13,502)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,360 miles
    Test number
    204196417110
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,858 miles
    Test number
    866418995862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,857 miles (+1,202)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,857 miles
    Test number
    897472244733
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,655 miles (+6,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    386457451067
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Pass100,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,925 miles
    Test number
    371361294646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,925 miles (+7,000)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,925 miles
    Test number
    358473332264
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass93,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,925 miles
    Test number
    252637218642
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail93,925 miles (+9,323)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,925 miles
    Test number
    736669291368
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass84,602 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,602 miles
    Test number
    317838667872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    140471591705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,549 miles (+8,139)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    150577115949
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass68,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,410 miles
    Test number
    894349222364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,410 miles (+8,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,410 miles
    Test number
    437118885700
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass59,752 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    787570595113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,383 miles (+9,885)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,383 miles
    Test number
    945721894100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,498 miles (+10,124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,498 miles
    Test number
    365190473110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,374 miles
    Test number
    518784392197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 ESU

Does LL59 ESU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 ESU is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 ESU?
The MOT on LL59 ESU is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 ESU done?
LL59 ESU was recorded at 167,261 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,534 miles a year.
Has LL59 ESU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 ESU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL59 ESU 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 ESU find?
LL59 ESU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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