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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LL59 HZJMOT history

LL59 HZJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LL59 HZJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
140,238 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 HZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 HZJ was last recorded at 140,238 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 10,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,506 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,732 miles
Average per year
8,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,238 miles
  • 2024 – 129,506 miles
  • 2023 – 121,094 miles
  • 2022 – 113,806 miles
  • 2021 – 107,236 miles
  • 2020 – 96,385 miles
  • 2019 – 85,873 miles
  • 2018 – 75,977 miles
  • 2017 – 67,158 miles
  • 2016 – 57,118 miles
  • 2015 – 48,419 miles
  • 2014 – 39,920 miles
  • 2013 – 32,186 miles
  • 2012 – 31,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,238 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,238 miles (+10,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,238 miles
    Test number
    576771035674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,506 miles (+8,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,506 miles
    Test number
    559990717798
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,094 miles
    Test number
    670287865289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail121,094 miles (+7,288)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,094 miles
    Test number
    879203070244
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,806 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    680481730506
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail113,755 miles (+6,519)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    855254936331
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf welded (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass107,236 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,236 miles
    Test number
    877137560790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail107,236 miles (+10,851)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,236 miles
    Test number
    192129272449
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,385 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    720523963735
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

  10. Fail96,353 miles (+10,480)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    264400009007
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass85,873 miles (+9,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,873 miles
    Test number
    146892723620
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,977 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,977 miles
    Test number
    599050336844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,956 miles (+8,798)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    974618281800
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass67,158 miles (+10,040)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,158 miles
    Test number
    970240941754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,118 miles (+8,699)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    705665753466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,419 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,419 miles
    Test number
    106802315071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,920 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,920 miles
    Test number
    565156914022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,186 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,186 miles
    Test number
    357801323084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,199 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,199 miles
    Test number
    798466532332
    • NoteNo dsm print out due to low emissions

Questions about LL59 HZJ

Does LL59 HZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 HZJ expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 HZJ?
The MOT on LL59 HZJ expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 HZJ done?
LL59 HZJ was recorded at 140,238 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 8,485 miles a year.
Has LL59 HZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 HZJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LL59 HZJ 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 HZJ find?
LL59 HZJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end.

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