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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LL59 XLEMOT history

LL59 XLE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LL59 XLE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,413 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 XLE
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
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 XLE was last recorded at 116,413 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,232 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,181 miles
Average per year
7,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,413 miles
  • 2024 – 115,232 miles
  • 2023 – 113,462 miles
  • 2022 – 111,664 miles
  • 2021 – 109,388 miles
  • 2020 – 107,447 miles
  • 2019 – 105,458 miles
  • 2018 – 101,296 miles
  • 2017 – 92,423 miles
  • 2016 – 79,244 miles
  • 2015 – 70,747 miles
  • 2014 – 56,861 miles
  • 2013 – 36,291 miles
  • 2012 – 16,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,413 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,413 miles (+1,181)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,413 miles
    Test number
    935022543012
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass115,232 miles (+1,770)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,232 miles
    Test number
    519918893629
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt etc (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass113,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,462 miles
    Test number
    764145250969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,462 miles (+1,798)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,462 miles
    Test number
    688500508983
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,664 miles (+2,276)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,664 miles
    Test number
    880587786902
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,388 miles (+1,941)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,388 miles
    Test number
    553007496157
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,447 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,447 miles
    Test number
    462632575831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail107,440 miles (+1,982)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,440 miles
    Test number
    103453918826
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Side Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,458 miles (+4,162)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,458 miles
    Test number
    724698892092
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,296 miles (+8,873)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,296 miles
    Test number
    289573892241
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,423 miles (+13,179)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,423 miles
    Test number
    314229701849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,244 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,244 miles
    Test number
    186018600936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,747 miles (+13,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    668560493210
    • 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)

  14. Fail56,861 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,861 miles
    Test number
    287145164354
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass56,861 miles (+20,570)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,861 miles
    Test number
    379055764358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,291 miles
    Test number
    625414963332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,291 miles (+19,392)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,291 miles
    Test number
    147994263377
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass16,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,899 miles
    Test number
    627224662331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 XLE

Does LL59 XLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 XLE is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL59 XLE?
The MOT on LL59 XLE is valid until 21 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 XLE done?
LL59 XLE was recorded at 116,413 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,694 miles a year.
Has LL59 XLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 XLE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LL59 XLE 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 XLE find?
LL59 XLE passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front coil spring corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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