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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL59 ETJMOT history

LL59 ETJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LL59 ETJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,604 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 ETJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 ETJ was last recorded at 91,604 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,943 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,661 miles
Average per year
5,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,604 miles
  • 2024 – 89,943 miles
  • 2023 – 87,111 miles
  • 2022 – 83,685 miles
  • 2021 – 79,049 miles
  • 2020 – 72,209 miles
  • 2019 – 67,104 miles
  • 2018 – 64,137 miles
  • 2017 – 61,332 miles
  • 2016 – 55,698 miles
  • 2015 – 48,326 miles
  • 2014 – 24,783 miles
  • 2012 – 22,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,604 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,604 miles
    Test number
    686702445471
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail91,604 miles (+1,661)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,604 miles
    Test number
    375422017531
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,943 miles (+2,832)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,943 miles
    Test number
    726776426988
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorbers Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass87,111 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,111 miles
    Test number
    117492725697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,685 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,685 miles
    Test number
    390792189631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,049 miles (+6,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    895492534531
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,209 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,209 miles
    Test number
    647182992369
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail72,209 miles (+5,105)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,209 miles
    Test number
    686331639395
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass67,104 miles (+2,967)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    340374732540
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass64,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,137 miles
    Test number
    488823211298
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail64,137 miles (+2,805)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,137 miles
    Test number
    638216130976
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass61,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,332 miles
    Test number
    138287395679
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail61,332 miles (+5,634)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,332 miles
    Test number
    873111387900
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass55,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,698 miles
    Test number
    760132955840
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail55,695 miles (+7,369)2 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,695 miles
    Test number
    939795034083
    • DangerousFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • DangerousRear tyres heavily cracking and perishing
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass48,326 miles (+23,543)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,326 miles
    Test number
    973568524997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,783 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,783 miles
    Test number
    646956454043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,733 miles
    Test number
    818917012393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 ETJ

Does LL59 ETJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 ETJ is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 ETJ?
The MOT on LL59 ETJ is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 ETJ done?
LL59 ETJ was recorded at 91,604 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,238 miles a year.
Has LL59 ETJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 ETJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 ETJ 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 ETJ find?
LL59 ETJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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