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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 KVSMOT history

LR59 KVS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LR59 KVS grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
107,881 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 KVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR59 KVS was last recorded at 107,881 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2015: 34,251 miles, lower than 268,060 miles on 21 Jul 2014.

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
104,449 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,432 miles
Average per year
6,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,881 miles
  • 2025 – 104,449 miles
  • 2024 – 95,912 miles
  • 2023 – 87,958 miles
  • 2022 – 80,000 miles
  • 2021 – 68,963 miles
  • 2020 – 63,936 miles
  • 2019 – 58,672 miles
  • 2018 – 52,208 miles
  • 2017 – 47,036 miles
  • 2016 – 43,151 miles
  • 2015 – 34,251 miles
  • 2014 – 268,060 miles
  • 2013 – 18,818 miles
  • 2012 – 10,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,881 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside 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))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,881 miles (+3,432)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,881 miles
    Test number
    800768045196
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass104,449 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,449 miles
    Test number
    546961013652
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  3. Fail104,448 miles (+8,536)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    723940217616
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  4. Pass95,912 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    441844284614
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  5. Fail95,911 miles (+7,953)2 dangerous3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,911 miles
    Test number
    658134028702
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  6. Pass87,958 miles (+7,958)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    370657523198
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass80,000 miles (+11,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,000 miles
    Test number
    147593508118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass68,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,963 miles
    Test number
    384571572435
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  9. Fail68,963 miles (+5,027)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,963 miles
    Test number
    848839049856
    • MajorExhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  10. Pass63,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,936 miles
    Test number
    770716482006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail63,936 miles (+5,264)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,936 miles
    Test number
    362952986422
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass58,672 miles (+6,464)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,672 miles
    Test number
    941801068249
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass52,208 miles (+5,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,208 miles
    Test number
    482788202995
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass47,036 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,036 miles
    Test number
    777624023248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,151 miles (+8,900)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,151 miles
    Test number
    770733819854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,251 miles (-233,809)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,251 miles
    Test number
    809428505230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail268,060 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,060 miles
    Test number
    368042404236
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass268,060 miles (+249,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    268,060 miles
    Test number
    947152004275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,818 miles (+80)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,818 miles
    Test number
    705568593152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail18,738 miles (+8,071)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,738 miles
    Test number
    526737693156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass10,667 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    10,667 miles
    Test number
    476329102288
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LR59 KVS

Does LR59 KVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 KVS expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 KVS?
The MOT on LR59 KVS expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 KVS done?
LR59 KVS was recorded at 107,881 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,931 miles a year.
Has LR59 KVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 KVS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 KVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 KVS find?
LR59 KVS failed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear road wheel fixing missing; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 10 more.

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