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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LL59 RFNMOT history

LL59 RFN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LL59 RFN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,137 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 RFN
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 valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 RFN was last recorded at 134,137 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 14,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,837 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,300 miles
Average per year
7,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,137 miles
  • 2025 – 119,837 miles
  • 2024 – 108,619 miles
  • 2023 – 97,472 miles
  • 2022 – 91,324 miles
  • 2021 – 86,676 miles
  • 2020 – 83,090 miles
  • 2019 – 78,708 miles
  • 2017 – 74,477 miles
  • 2016 – 67,655 miles
  • 2015 – 56,985 miles
  • 2014 – 49,218 miles
  • 2013 – 42,279 miles
  • 2012 – 37,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,137 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,137 miles
    Test number
    428382573743
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Fail134,137 miles (+14,300)2 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,137 miles
    Test number
    598329393991
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Pass119,837 miles (+11,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,837 miles
    Test number
    808319836497
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass108,619 miles (+11,147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,619 miles
    Test number
    575929291908
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySump underguard insecure
  5. Pass97,472 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,472 miles
    Test number
    168224646755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,449 miles (+1,874)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,449 miles
    Test number
    997138341795
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  7. Pass95,575 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,575 miles
    Test number
    279537198564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail95,551 miles (+4,227)4 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    627279983867
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass91,324 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,324 miles
    Test number
    270633050260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,315 miles (+4,639)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    358768838938
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass86,676 miles (+3,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,676 miles
    Test number
    639164601268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  12. Pass83,090 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,090 miles
    Test number
    480559599323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,708 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    143964369164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    833238871247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,477 miles (+6,822)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    202546329258
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass67,655 miles (+10,670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,655 miles
    Test number
    938639789970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,985 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    362612247351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,218 miles (+6,939)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,218 miles
    Test number
    118869434345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,279 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,279 miles
    Test number
    136209283242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,154 miles
    Test number
    458729732490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 RFN

Does LL59 RFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 RFN is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 RFN?
The MOT on LL59 RFN is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 RFN done?
LL59 RFN was recorded at 134,137 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 7,114 miles a year.
Has LL59 RFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 RFN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 RFN 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 RFN find?
LL59 RFN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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