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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL59 GKEMOT history

LL59 GKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

LL59 GKE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2026
Mileage
97,282 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 GKE
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
19 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 GKE was last recorded at 97,282 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 7,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,649 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
7,633 miles
Average per year
6,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,282 miles
  • 2024 – 89,649 miles
  • 2023 – 85,257 miles
  • 2022 – 78,324 miles
  • 2021 – 69,464 miles
  • 2020 – 63,677 miles
  • 2019 – 58,132 miles
  • 2018 – 51,834 miles
  • 2017 – 45,934 miles
  • 2016 – 39,824 miles
  • 2015 – 32,570 miles
  • 2014 – 27,434 miles
  • 2013 – 22,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,282 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s &o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,282 miles (+7,633)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,282 miles
    Test number
    104516097074
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,649 miles (+4,392)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    89,649 miles
    Test number
    299300497421
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,257 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,257 miles
    Test number
    524760510648
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s &o/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,257 miles (+6,933)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,257 miles
    Test number
    606266534079
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185.55.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front &rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s &o/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,324 miles
    Test number
    374458047945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail78,324 miles (+8,860)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,324 miles
    Test number
    273784194528
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass69,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,464 miles
    Test number
    191392936599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,464 miles (+5,787)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,464 miles
    Test number
    145919992652
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass63,677 miles (+5,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,677 miles
    Test number
    919482932874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass58,132 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,132 miles
    Test number
    317257358775
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail58,132 miles (+6,298)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,132 miles
    Test number
    296753997571
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass51,834 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    755401533407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,934 miles (+6,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,934 miles
    Test number
    131030846774
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass39,824 miles (+7,254)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,824 miles
    Test number
    391547473054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,570 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,570 miles
    Test number
    408359965078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,434 miles (+4,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    696617934087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,657 miles
    Test number
    538318733076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 GKE

Does LL59 GKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 GKE expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 GKE?
The MOT on LL59 GKE expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 GKE done?
LL59 GKE was recorded at 97,282 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 6,040 miles a year.
Has LL59 GKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 GKE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LL59 GKE 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 GKE find?
LL59 GKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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