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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LP59 OBBMOT history

LP59 OBB is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LP59 OBB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,001 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 OBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 OBB was last recorded at 82,001 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,904 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,097 miles
Average per year
5,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,001 miles
  • 2025 – 72,904 miles
  • 2024 – 70,162 miles
  • 2023 – 64,147 miles
  • 2022 – 52,976 miles
  • 2021 – 40,891 miles
  • 2020 – 38,989 miles
  • 2019 – 34,569 miles
  • 2018 – 32,218 miles
  • 2017 – 28,436 miles
  • 2016 – 25,486 miles
  • 2015 – 20,647 miles
  • 2014 – 16,504 miles
  • 2013 – 11,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,001 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    300700380591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view to some testable items.
  2. Fail82,001 miles (+9,097)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    135571253509
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view to some testable items.
  3. Pass72,904 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,904 miles
    Test number
    169172245258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail72,904 miles (+2,742)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,904 miles
    Test number
    604862709745
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass70,162 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    891890154670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,147 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    580946948191
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded and peeling
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel flap not functioning as intended but opens
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail64,143 miles (+11,167)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    757804775903
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded and peeling
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel flap not functioning as intended but opens
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass52,976 miles (+12,085)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,976 miles
    Test number
    340834275909
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass40,891 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,891 miles
    Test number
    750373654062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,989 miles (+4,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,989 miles
    Test number
    633114294971
    • 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))
  11. Pass34,569 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,569 miles
    Test number
    267199194732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,218 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,218 miles
    Test number
    653854554058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,436 miles
    Test number
    590703424734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,436 miles (+2,950)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,436 miles
    Test number
    419125049511
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
  15. Pass25,486 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,486 miles
    Test number
    704752926299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,647 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,647 miles
    Test number
    918644455068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,504 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,504 miles
    Test number
    838969564068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    11,829 miles
    Test number
    126804043059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP59 OBB

Does LP59 OBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 OBB is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP59 OBB?
The MOT on LP59 OBB is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 OBB done?
LP59 OBB was recorded at 82,001 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,370 miles a year.
Has LP59 OBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 OBB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP59 OBB 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 LP59 OBB find?
LP59 OBB passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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