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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LL59 XAHMOT history

LL59 XAH is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2025.

LL59 XAH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
134,130 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 XAH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 XAH was last recorded at 134,130 miles on 19 Apr 2025, 2,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,051 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,079 miles
Average per year
8,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,130 miles
  • 2024 – 132,051 miles
  • 2023 – 112,482 miles
  • 2022 – 112,380 miles
  • 2020 – 107,627 miles
  • 2019 – 102,179 miles
  • 2018 – 95,936 miles
  • 2017 – 90,170 miles
  • 2016 – 79,779 miles
  • 2015 – 58,098 miles
  • 2013 – 46,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated/corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Coil spring corroded All four.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,130 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,130 miles
    Test number
    393674993607
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail134,130 miles (+2,079)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,130 miles
    Test number
    361133003792
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass132,051 miles (+19,569)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,051 miles
    Test number
    953855307766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,482 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    624293550686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,380 miles
    Test number
    439136120623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,380 miles (+4,753)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,380 miles
    Test number
    906896928436
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,627 miles (+5,448)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,627 miles
    Test number
    983459145217
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level above max
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded/holed, outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Sills slightly weakened
    • AdvisoryRear o/s & n/s shock dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated

  8. Pass102,179 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,179 miles
    Test number
    586743515349
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated/corroded.

  9. Fail102,179 miles (+6,243)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,179 miles
    Test number
    513140656269
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated/corroded.

  10. Pass95,936 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    523860568388
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded.

  11. Fail95,852 miles (+5,682)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    203248072888
    • MajorEmissions not tested Major exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded.

  12. Pass90,170 miles (+10,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    290015055142
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust has heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass79,779 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    765937703175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated/corroded.

  14. Fail79,779 miles (+9,870)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    498777182955
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated/corroded.

  15. Pass69,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    287749232389
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryNo emission printout, too clean.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded, but not blowing.

  16. Fail69,909 miles (+11,811)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    989053975955
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade worn.
    • AdvisoryNo emission printout, too clean.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded, but not blowing.

  17. Pass58,098 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    747813905079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper worn.
    • NoteOffside & Nearside front tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded but not blowing.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail58,098 miles (+12,007)1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    988903105058
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper worn.
    • NoteOffside & Nearside front tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded but not blowing.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass46,091 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,091 miles
    Test number
    269502663315
    • NoteEmissions test passed but reading too low to generate printout
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail46,091 miles (+12,200)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,091 miles
    Test number
    396492263365
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEmissions test passed but reading too low to generate printout
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass33,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,891 miles
    Test number
    115214903439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 XAH

Does LL59 XAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 XAH expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 XAH?
The MOT on LL59 XAH expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 XAH done?
LL59 XAH was recorded at 134,130 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2025, an average of 8,158 miles a year.
Has LL59 XAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 XAH has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL59 XAH 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 XAH find?
LL59 XAH passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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