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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,398 cc

LL59 SZKMOT history

LL59 SZK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LL59 SZK grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,425 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 SZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 SZK was last recorded at 114,425 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,094 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
331 miles
Average per year
6,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,425 miles
  • 2024 – 114,094 miles
  • 2023 – 105,122 miles
  • 2022 – 98,162 miles
  • 2021 – 90,903 miles
  • 2020 – 84,991 miles
  • 2019 – 81,617 miles
  • 2018 – 76,622 miles
  • 2017 – 73,725 miles
  • 2016 – 66,648 miles
  • 2015 – 56,777 miles
  • 2014 – 48,182 miles
  • 2013 – 39,561 miles
  • 2012 – 31,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,425 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox skin 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,425 miles (+331)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,425 miles
    Test number
    158416333389
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox skin corroded

  2. Pass114,094 miles (+107)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,094 miles
    Test number
    845496876564
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  3. Fail113,987 miles (+8,865)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,987 miles
    Test number
    966126660204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  4. Pass105,122 miles (+142)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,122 miles
    Test number
    389003747766
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail104,980 miles (+6,818)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,980 miles
    Test number
    644707275817
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,162 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,162 miles
    Test number
    695263507610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail98,025 miles (+7,122)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,025 miles
    Test number
    942785427327
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim to be checked on retest (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim to be checked on retest (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth main beam bulbs fitted incorrectly.
    • AdvisoryNearside registration lamp very dim

  8. Pass90,903 miles (+5,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,903 miles
    Test number
    229240248100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,991 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,991 miles
    Test number
    813603316111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,617 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    517527679863
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  11. Fail81,604 miles (+4,982)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,604 miles
    Test number
    433490629352
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass76,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,622 miles
    Test number
    795537984395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail76,619 miles (+2,894)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,619 miles
    Test number
    680713974113
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass73,725 miles (+7,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,725 miles
    Test number
    557062690039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass66,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,648 miles
    Test number
    286973161577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail66,642 miles (+9,865)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,642 miles
    Test number
    238650315580
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass56,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,777 miles
    Test number
    492786624824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail56,777 miles (+8,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,777 miles
    Test number
    542043436328
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

  19. Pass48,182 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,182 miles
    Test number
    136768224373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear adult belt.
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  20. Fail48,182 miles (+8,621)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,182 miles
    Test number
    206408124317
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear adult belt.
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  21. Pass39,561 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,561 miles
    Test number
    185686223302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on inside edge.

  22. Fail39,561 miles (+8,321)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,561 miles
    Test number
    898856323354
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on inside edge.

  23. Pass31,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,240 miles
    Test number
    419646422475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,240 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,240 miles
    Test number
    847866622335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LL59 SZK

Does LL59 SZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 SZK is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 SZK?
The MOT on LL59 SZK is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 SZK done?
LL59 SZK was recorded at 114,425 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,339 miles a year.
Has LL59 SZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 SZK has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LL59 SZK 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 SZK find?
LL59 SZK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, and 3 more.

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