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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LL59 XTRMOT history

LL59 XTR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LL59 XTR grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,164 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 XTR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 XTR was last recorded at 97,164 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,164 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,164 miles
  • 2025 – 92,020 miles
  • 2023 – 88,225 miles
  • 2022 – 84,392 miles
  • 2021 – 79,544 miles
  • 2020 – 76,680 miles
  • 2019 – 71,777 miles
  • 2018 – 57,491 miles
  • 2017 – 51,202 miles
  • 2016 – 39,881 miles
  • 2015 – 34,284 miles
  • 2014 – 29,900 miles
  • 2013 – 21,756 miles
  • 2012 – 16,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,164 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension rusty condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,164 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    119824256729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail97,164 miles (+5,144)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    670435735222
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass92,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,020 miles
    Test number
    786806179031
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Fail92,020 miles (+3,795)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,020 miles
    Test number
    359984103712
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass88,225 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,225 miles
    Test number
    283617606319
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty condition
  6. Fail88,223 miles (+3,831)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,223 miles
    Test number
    530120193066
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty condition
  7. Pass84,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,392 miles
    Test number
    953495901562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,392 miles (+4,848)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,392 miles
    Test number
    682251452890
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass79,544 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,544 miles
    Test number
    538391382109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail79,510 miles (+2,830)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,510 miles
    Test number
    965511536520
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass76,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    332466530374
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail76,680 miles (+4,903)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    440959450376
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass71,777 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    219268250371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,723 miles (+14,232)12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,723 miles
    Test number
    756698763496
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on headlight switch faulty main beam to dip (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  15. Pass57,491 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    961610807211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,202 miles (+11,321)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    363667879355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,881 miles (+5,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,881 miles
    Test number
    579881016012
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass34,284 miles (+4,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,284 miles
    Test number
    360933367758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted , belt not fully tested
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Pass29,900 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,900 miles
    Test number
    625911334334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,756 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,756 miles
    Test number
    918673243371
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  21. Pass21,756 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    21,756 miles
    Test number
    945523843319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,143 miles
    Test number
    456428032345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 XTR

Does LL59 XTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 XTR is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 XTR?
The MOT on LL59 XTR is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 XTR done?
LL59 XTR was recorded at 97,164 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,117 miles a year.
Has LL59 XTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 XTR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 XTR 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 XTR find?
LL59 XTR passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 8 more.

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