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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LL59 XJBMOT history

LL59 XJB is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LL59 XJB white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,441 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 XJB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 XJB was last recorded at 155,441 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,441 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,441 miles
  • 2025 – 147,482 miles
  • 2024 – 141,431 miles
  • 2023 – 129,490 miles
  • 2022 – 123,808 miles
  • 2021 – 114,558 miles
  • 2019 – 91,040 miles
  • 2018 – 72,189 miles
  • 2017 – 54,497 miles
  • 2016 – 54,489 miles
  • 2015 – 39,696 miles
  • 2014 – 27,853 miles
  • 2013 – 23,192 miles
  • 2012 – 17,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,441 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,441 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,441 miles
    Test number
    781073709424
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,441 miles (+7,959)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,441 miles
    Test number
    254897086366
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,482 miles
    Test number
    689748419639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,482 miles (+6,051)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,482 miles
    Test number
    458465962915
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,431 miles (+11,941)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,431 miles
    Test number
    528408257762
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass129,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,490 miles
    Test number
    740367421802
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail129,490 miles (+5,682)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,490 miles
    Test number
    199479874514
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,808 miles
    Test number
    443666112306
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail123,808 miles (+9,250)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,808 miles
    Test number
    679425698594
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass114,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,558 miles
    Test number
    993070610223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,558 miles (+23,518)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,558 miles
    Test number
    861245459439
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass91,040 miles (+18,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    952965883155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass72,189 miles (+17,692)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,189 miles
    Test number
    782963462946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    736837597038
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail54,497 miles (+8)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    500585704815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail54,489 miles (+14,793)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    188095885770
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light & glow plug light on/flashing

  17. Pass39,696 miles (+11,843)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,696 miles
    Test number
    350275990848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,853 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,853 miles
    Test number
    406650734427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,192 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,192 miles
    Test number
    378745523327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,986 miles
    Test number
    406977822397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 XJB

Does LL59 XJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 XJB is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 XJB?
The MOT on LL59 XJB is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 XJB done?
LL59 XJB was recorded at 155,441 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 10,003 miles a year.
Has LL59 XJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 XJB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 XJB 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 XJB find?
LL59 XJB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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