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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 CMXMOT history

LR59 CMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LR59 CMX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,777 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 CMX
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
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 CMX was last recorded at 64,777 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 6,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2017: 28,695 miles, lower than 29,739 miles on 23 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,394 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,383 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,777 miles
  • 2025 – 58,394 miles
  • 2024 – 52,867 miles
  • 2023 – 47,514 miles
  • 2022 – 46,216 miles
  • 2021 – 42,122 miles
  • 2020 – 41,796 miles
  • 2019 – 41,634 miles
  • 2018 – 39,061 miles
  • 2017 – 28,695 miles
  • 2016 – 29,739 miles
  • 2015 – 29,656 miles
  • 2014 – 28,489 miles
  • 2013 – 19,264 miles
  • 2012 – 11,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,777 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration only just met pass standards on emissions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,777 miles (+6,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    635029431294
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass58,394 miles (+5,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    473317747717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass52,867 miles (+5,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,867 miles
    Test number
    830641680084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass47,514 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,514 miles
    Test number
    671175260524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,216 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    359437030633
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration only just met pass standards on emissions (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • 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))
  6. Fail46,211 miles (+4,089)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,211 miles
    Test number
    393709400344
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration only just met pass standards on emissions (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
  7. Pass42,122 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,122 miles
    Test number
    495146469994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail42,106 miles (+310)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    815174978811
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass41,796 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    411995242481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    986192907977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,634 miles (+9)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    196005255346
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  12. Fail41,625 miles (+2,564)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    228233200659
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass39,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    339755479770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,061 miles (+10,366)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    395143811724
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass28,695 miles (-1,044)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,695 miles
    Test number
    477623639593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,739 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,739 miles
    Test number
    893117770845
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass29,656 miles (+1,167)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,656 miles
    Test number
    666777325076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass28,489 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,489 miles
    Test number
    505108214297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,264 miles
    Test number
    565337713262
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  20. Fail19,264 miles (+8,180)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,264 miles
    Test number
    828487113251
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  21. Pass11,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    11,084 miles
    Test number
    537040722233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 CMX

Does LR59 CMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 CMX is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 CMX?
The MOT on LR59 CMX is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 CMX done?
LR59 CMX was recorded at 64,777 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has LR59 CMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 CMX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR59 CMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 CMX find?
LR59 CMX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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