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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LM59 COUMOT history

LM59 COU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LM59 COU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,541 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 COU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 COU was last recorded at 97,541 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,745 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,796 miles
Average per year
6,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,541 miles
  • 2025 – 94,745 miles
  • 2024 – 92,812 miles
  • 2023 – 84,810 miles
  • 2022 – 74,726 miles
  • 2021 – 62,870 miles
  • 2020 – 59,521 miles
  • 2019 – 55,192 miles
  • 2018 – 51,628 miles
  • 2017 – 43,294 miles
  • 2016 – 36,429 miles
  • 2015 – 33,053 miles
  • 2014 – 25,149 miles
  • 2013 – 18,313 miles
  • 2012 – 13,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,541 miles (+2,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,541 miles
    Test number
    134753203891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass94,745 miles (+1,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    545293453462
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen small stone chip

  3. Pass92,812 miles (+8,002)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,812 miles
    Test number
    883518657803
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass84,810 miles (+10,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    568631865459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass74,726 miles (+11,856)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,726 miles
    Test number
    506721177776
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass62,870 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    243159904658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,521 miles (+4,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,521 miles
    Test number
    502309402645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass55,192 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    956937929814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,628 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    463183373701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,294 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,294 miles
    Test number
    479208072816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,429 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,429 miles
    Test number
    615132809324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,053 miles (+7,904)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,053 miles
    Test number
    817690657689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,149 miles (+6,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,149 miles
    Test number
    156091084240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass18,313 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,313 miles
    Test number
    397814483427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,932 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    13,932 miles
    Test number
    335299772214
    • NoteFuel flap door gets stuck.

Questions about LM59 COU

Does LM59 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 COU is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 COU?
The MOT on LM59 COU is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 COU done?
LM59 COU was recorded at 97,541 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,272 miles a year.
Has LM59 COU ever failed its MOT?
No. LM59 COU has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LM59 COU 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 LM59 COU find?
LM59 COU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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