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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LL59 XBUMOT history

LL59 XBU is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LL59 XBU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
141,495 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 XBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 XBU was last recorded at 141,495 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,492 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,495 miles
  • 2024 – 132,614 miles
  • 2023 – 124,621 miles
  • 2022 – 117,797 miles
  • 2021 – 111,779 miles
  • 2020 – 102,516 miles
  • 2019 – 95,307 miles
  • 2018 – 87,539 miles
  • 2017 – 68,833 miles
  • 2015 – 51,193 miles
  • 2014 – 38,609 miles
  • 2012 – 24,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,495 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Struct top mounts bearings seizingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGearbox noiseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHand brake travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,495 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,495 miles
    Test number
    943360782718
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Struct top mounts bearings seizing
    • AdvisoryGearbox noise
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail141,492 miles (+8,878)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,492 miles
    Test number
    509143540780
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill not seem welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Struct top mounts bearings seizing
    • AdvisoryGearbox noise
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass132,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,614 miles
    Test number
    473867689963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail132,609 miles (+7,988)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,609 miles
    Test number
    826024482750
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON

  5. Pass124,621 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,621 miles
    Test number
    899355949454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,617 miles (+6,820)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,617 miles
    Test number
    967459861818
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,797 miles
    Test number
    170999119958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,797 miles (+6,018)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,797 miles
    Test number
    277760253461
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,779 miles
    Test number
    853907143712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail111,779 miles (+9,263)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,779 miles
    Test number
    294179361488
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass102,516 miles (+7,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,516 miles
    Test number
    115266441985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot small split

  12. Pass95,307 miles (+7,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,307 miles
    Test number
    911762835042
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass87,539 miles (+6,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,539 miles
    Test number
    579101002193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  14. Pass81,437 miles (+12,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    269167981775
    • AdvisorySlight bind to offside rear wheel

  15. Pass68,833 miles (+17,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    683772316571
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres are close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass51,193 miles (+12,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,193 miles
    Test number
    537296463072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,609 miles (+5,774)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,609 miles
    Test number
    437862154420
    • NoteUnder tray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

  18. Pass32,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,835 miles
    Test number
    186086304455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,835 miles (+8,253)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,835 miles
    Test number
    247336704057
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,582 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,582 miles
    Test number
    139840942369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LL59 XBU

Does LL59 XBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 XBU is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL59 XBU?
The MOT on LL59 XBU is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 XBU done?
LL59 XBU was recorded at 141,495 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 9,066 miles a year.
Has LL59 XBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 XBU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL59 XBU 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 XBU find?
LL59 XBU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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