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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LM59 VHBMOT history

LM59 VHB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LM59 VHB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,231 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 VHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 VHB was last recorded at 88,231 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,044 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,187 miles
Average per year
4,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,231 miles
  • 2025 – 87,044 miles
  • 2024 – 82,303 miles
  • 2023 – 77,980 miles
  • 2022 – 73,158 miles
  • 2021 – 68,180 miles
  • 2020 – 64,518 miles
  • 2019 – 64,488 miles
  • 2018 – 63,059 miles
  • 2017 – 60,727 miles
  • 2016 – 58,295 miles
  • 2015 – 54,921 miles
  • 2014 – 50,237 miles
  • 2013 – 41,046 miles
  • 2012 – 30,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,231 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,231 miles
    Test number
    693673706845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail88,231 miles (+1,187)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,231 miles
    Test number
    835296675300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,044 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,044 miles
    Test number
    502942057466
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail87,044 miles (+4,741)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,044 miles
    Test number
    421951875770
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass82,303 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,303 miles
    Test number
    131008695401
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjusting
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail82,303 miles (+4,323)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,303 miles
    Test number
    651317764059
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjusting
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass77,980 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,980 miles
    Test number
    544461307958
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail77,943 miles (+4,785)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,943 miles
    Test number
    132091568658
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass73,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,158 miles
    Test number
    712836891786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail73,158 miles (+4,978)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,158 miles
    Test number
    842365829274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass68,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,180 miles
    Test number
    188974139048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail68,180 miles (+3,662)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,180 miles
    Test number
    576971792766
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,518 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,518 miles
    Test number
    851370321006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,488 miles (+1,429)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    431125731258
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass63,059 miles (+2,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,059 miles
    Test number
    611780672448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass60,727 miles (+2,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,727 miles
    Test number
    226720065558
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEEDS ATTENTION (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass58,295 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    420092739693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,921 miles
    Test number
    346701890640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished

  19. Fail54,917 miles (+4,680)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,917 miles
    Test number
    155617783478
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tyre to tread(age of vehicle/tyres) (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tyre to tread(age of vehicle/tyres) (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view chip/crack restricting view to the road ahead (8.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak front engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  20. Pass50,237 miles (+9,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    965392264251
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass41,046 miles (+10,055)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,046 miles
    Test number
    106706843274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    358486172400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 VHB

Does LM59 VHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 VHB is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 VHB?
The MOT on LM59 VHB is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 VHB done?
LM59 VHB was recorded at 88,231 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,091 miles a year.
Has LM59 VHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 VHB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM59 VHB 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 VHB find?
LM59 VHB passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking.

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