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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL59 ETYMOT history

LL59 ETY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LL59 ETY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,797 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 ETY
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 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 ETY was last recorded at 144,797 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,792 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,797 miles
  • 2025 – 137,812 miles
  • 2024 – 134,205 miles
  • 2023 – 130,876 miles
  • 2022 – 129,678 miles
  • 2020 – 120,557 miles
  • 2019 – 114,635 miles
  • 2018 – 107,880 miles
  • 2017 – 102,135 miles
  • 2016 – 85,645 miles
  • 2015 – 69,508 miles
  • 2014 – 55,044 miles
  • 2013 – 43,553 miles
  • 2012 – 31,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,797 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside top mounting bearings rough when rotatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside outer sill damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,797 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,797 miles
    Test number
    948687254223
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside top mounting bearings rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail144,792 miles (+6,980)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,792 miles
    Test number
    282874319480
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside top mounting bearings rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,812 miles (+3,607)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,812 miles
    Test number
    800996569943
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass134,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    134,205 miles
    Test number
    739917184216
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail134,205 miles (+3,329)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,205 miles
    Test number
    914057452043
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass130,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,876 miles
    Test number
    378197124963
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perrished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail130,876 miles (+1,198)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,876 miles
    Test number
    577803920267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perrished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,678 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,678 miles
    Test number
    353650110932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & devoid of tread on outer edge & perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail129,678 miles (+9,121)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,678 miles
    Test number
    600676534142
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & devoid of tread on outer edge & perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,557 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,557 miles
    Test number
    351582128074
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail120,556 miles (+5,921)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,556 miles
    Test number
    794591286933
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass114,635 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,635 miles
    Test number
    119158257342
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel very long
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail114,635 miles (+6,755)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,635 miles
    Test number
    161973173927
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel very long
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass107,880 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,880 miles
    Test number
    670102459590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail107,880 miles (+5,745)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,880 miles
    Test number
    799710368011
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass102,135 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,135 miles
    Test number
    356361888635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  17. Fail102,135 miles (+16,490)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,135 miles
    Test number
    532052189890
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  18. Pass85,645 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,645 miles
    Test number
    473856711378
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  19. Fail85,645 miles (+16,137)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,645 miles
    Test number
    658627472461
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  20. Pass69,508 miles (+14,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,508 miles
    Test number
    904442500600
    • AdvisoryFlexi exhaust pipe worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in NS rack end

  21. Pass55,044 miles (+11,491)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,044 miles
    Test number
    399647984423
    • NoteFront no. plate
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow flexi pipe

  22. Pass43,553 miles (+12,525)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,553 miles
    Test number
    728099823321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to n/s outer sil
    • NoteHand brake travel long border line

  23. Pass31,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,028 miles
    Test number
    808454522305
    • NoteNsf door mirror damaged

Questions about LL59 ETY

Does LL59 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 ETY is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 ETY?
The MOT on LL59 ETY is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 ETY done?
LL59 ETY was recorded at 144,797 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 8,381 miles a year.
Has LL59 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 ETY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 ETY 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 ETY find?
LL59 ETY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; front offside and nearside top mounting bearings rough when rotated, and 1 more.

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