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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 FHEMOT history

LR59 FHE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LR59 FHE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,048 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 FHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 FHE was last recorded at 93,048 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,901 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,147 miles
Average per year
5,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,048 miles
  • 2025 – 91,901 miles
  • 2024 – 89,853 miles
  • 2023 – 87,862 miles
  • 2022 – 84,332 miles
  • 2021 – 77,920 miles
  • 2020 – 67,567 miles
  • 2019 – 54,682 miles
  • 2018 – 49,483 miles
  • 2017 – 42,921 miles
  • 2016 – 35,648 miles
  • 2015 – 29,684 miles
  • 2014 – 21,305 miles
  • 2012 – 16,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,048 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Fuel smell at osr wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate has blue lettering but looks grey on the yellow background

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyres perished/worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,048 miles (+1,147)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    889201749095
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,901 miles (+2,048)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,901 miles
    Test number
    627365501070
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,853 miles (+1,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,853 miles
    Test number
    544257104510
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn uneven

  4. Pass87,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,862 miles
    Test number
    495726294644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,862 miles (+3,530)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,862 miles
    Test number
    473071044554
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass84,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,332 miles
    Test number
    262482362414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,332 miles (+6,412)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,332 miles
    Test number
    385318409249
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  8. Pass77,920 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    328344412643
    • AdvisoryFuel smell at osr wheel

  9. Fail77,917 miles (+10,350)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,917 miles
    Test number
    266366885646
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel smell at osr wheel

  10. Pass67,567 miles (+4,234)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,567 miles
    Test number
    288242966652
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,333 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,333 miles
    Test number
    540045061081
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate has blue lettering but looks grey on the yellow background (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail63,213 miles (+8,531)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    831287670684
    • MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel emergency brake has zero reserve travel and obviously requires adjustment or repair (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible blue lettering (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater in the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate has blue lettering but looks grey on the yellow background (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass54,682 miles (+5,199)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,682 miles
    Test number
    727700839326
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass49,483 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,483 miles
    Test number
    498357890838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,921 miles
    Test number
    431687866403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,921 miles (+7,273)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,921 miles
    Test number
    130620387026
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass35,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,648 miles
    Test number
    134698564448
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished/worn on inner edges

  18. Fail35,648 miles (+5,964)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,648 miles
    Test number
    513945660306
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished/worn on inner edges

  19. Pass29,684 miles (+8,379)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,684 miles
    Test number
    866243945070
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished / no cord visable at time of test

  20. Pass21,305 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    21,305 miles
    Test number
    958994244042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,224 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,224 miles
    Test number
    107140152214
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside front wing damaged

Questions about LR59 FHE

Does LR59 FHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 FHE is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 FHE?
The MOT on LR59 FHE is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 FHE done?
LR59 FHE was recorded at 93,048 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,468 miles a year.
Has LR59 FHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 FHE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR59 FHE 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 LR59 FHE find?
LR59 FHE passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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