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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LL59 SZEMOT history

LL59 SZE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LL59 SZE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
87,813 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 SZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 SZE was last recorded at 87,813 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,663 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,150 miles
Average per year
6,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,813 miles
  • 2024 – 83,663 miles
  • 2023 – 79,638 miles
  • 2022 – 75,266 miles
  • 2021 – 71,306 miles
  • 2020 – 67,403 miles
  • 2019 – 62,304 miles
  • 2018 – 54,230 miles
  • 2017 – 46,232 miles
  • 2016 – 38,207 miles
  • 2015 – 28,728 miles
  • 2014 – 20,309 miles
  • 2013 – 12,701 miles
  • 2012 – 5,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,813 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,813 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    499445354760
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail87,813 miles (+4,150)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    974957390267
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass83,663 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,663 miles
    Test number
    202131707472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,638 miles (+4,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    172700060959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass75,266 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,266 miles
    Test number
    108442602076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail75,213 miles (+3,907)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,213 miles
    Test number
    272848172670
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass71,306 miles (+3,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,306 miles
    Test number
    622286182881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass67,403 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,403 miles
    Test number
    851245972689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,304 miles
    Test number
    499657290087
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail62,304 miles (+8,074)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,304 miles
    Test number
    282946464869
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass54,230 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,230 miles
    Test number
    774652635265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,232 miles (+8,025)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,232 miles
    Test number
    523103514657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  13. Pass38,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,207 miles
    Test number
    428344419841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,207 miles (+9,479)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,207 miles
    Test number
    727393498929
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass28,728 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    849168316813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,309 miles
    Test number
    108526324304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,206 miles (+7,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,206 miles
    Test number
    406946324459
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass12,701 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    12,701 miles
    Test number
    448841343485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    5,650 miles
    Test number
    849236542306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 SZE

Does LL59 SZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 SZE is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL59 SZE?
The MOT on LL59 SZE is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 SZE done?
LL59 SZE was recorded at 87,813 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,325 miles a year.
Has LL59 SZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 SZE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL59 SZE 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 SZE find?
LL59 SZE passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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