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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL59 ETOMOT history

LL59 ETO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LL59 ETO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,970 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 ETO
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
24 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 ETO was last recorded at 57,970 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,015 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,955 miles
Average per year
3,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,970 miles
  • 2025 – 53,015 miles
  • 2024 – 46,642 miles
  • 2023 – 43,592 miles
  • 2022 – 39,617 miles
  • 2021 – 33,804 miles
  • 2020 – 32,582 miles
  • 2019 – 31,485 miles
  • 2018 – 30,217 miles
  • 2017 – 28,741 miles
  • 2016 – 26,473 miles
  • 2015 – 23,550 miles
  • 2014 – 21,067 miles
  • 2013 – 19,986 miles
  • 2012 – 17,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,970 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,970 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    515093894156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail57,970 miles (+4,955)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    147694242483
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass53,015 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,015 miles
    Test number
    396385808073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust correded rear

  4. Fail53,015 miles (+6,373)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,015 miles
    Test number
    931276877073
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust correded rear

  5. Pass46,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    46,642 miles
    Test number
    315347906646
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded front to rear silencer box.

  6. Fail46,642 miles (+3,050)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,642 miles
    Test number
    175390130182
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded front to rear silencer box.

  7. Pass43,592 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,592 miles
    Test number
    683306233365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,617 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    386650759843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    609351519274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail33,804 miles (+1,222)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    633937889653
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass32,582 miles (+1,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    32,582 miles
    Test number
    987450430778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass31,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    31,485 miles
    Test number
    477432040454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock damper bump stop perished

  13. Fail31,485 miles (+1,268)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,485 miles
    Test number
    277436935640
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock damper bump stop perished

  14. Pass30,217 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,217 miles
    Test number
    955110946901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,741 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,741 miles
    Test number
    587371824863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,739 miles (+2,266)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    267831025123
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  17. Pass26,473 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,473 miles
    Test number
    502724082501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,550 miles (+2,483)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,550 miles
    Test number
    967518575063
    • NoteTears in tread area's of all four tyres

  19. Pass21,067 miles (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,067 miles
    Test number
    747754894003
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass19,986 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,986 miles
    Test number
    327082123307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,308 miles
    Test number
    685077822359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 ETO

Does LL59 ETO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 ETO is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 ETO?
The MOT on LL59 ETO is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 ETO done?
LL59 ETO was recorded at 57,970 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,045 miles a year.
Has LL59 ETO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 ETO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 ETO 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 ETO find?
LL59 ETO passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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