Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
LR59 KVUMOT history
LR59 KVU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,682 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 118,682 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,203 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 KVU
- 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
- 29 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR59 KVU was last recorded at 118,682 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 7,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Sept 2017: 1,151 miles, lower than 78,894 miles on 16 Sept 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 111,601 miles · 9 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,081 miles
- Average per year
- 5,203 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,682 miles
- 2025 – 111,601 miles
- 2024 – 103,674 miles
- 2023 – 98,186 miles
- 2022 – 93,799 miles
- 2021 – 90,099 miles
- 2020 – 89,668 miles
- 2019 – 88,332 miles
- 2018 – 85,620 miles
- 2017 – 82,632 miles
- 2016 – 78,894 miles
- 2015 – 74,524 miles
- 2014 – 70,523 miles
- 2013 – 63,976 miles
- 2012 – 46,000 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,682 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,682 miles (+7,081)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 118,682 miles
- Test number
- 600100820461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,601 miles (+7,927)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 111,601 miles
- Test number
- 619470869903
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Pass103,674 miles (+5,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 103,674 miles
- Test number
- 471275148425
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 98,186 miles
- Test number
- 315257980527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,185 miles (+4,386)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,185 miles
- Test number
- 793579242404
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass93,799 miles (+3,700)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 93,799 miles
- Test number
- 297523680390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,099 miles (+431)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 90,099 miles
- Test number
- 621242742169
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake travel slightly high.
Pass89,668 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 89,668 miles
- Test number
- 421469727255
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Fail89,665 miles (+1,333)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,665 miles
- Test number
- 451126350333
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,332 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 88,332 miles
- Test number
- 511919661999
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
Pass85,620 miles (+2,988)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 85,620 miles
- Test number
- 838481810313
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,632 miles (+81,481)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 82,632 miles
- Test number
- 571621379441
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail1,151 miles (-77,743)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,151 miles
- Test number
- 772888393212
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass78,894 miles (+4,370)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 78,894 miles
- Test number
- 311675236653
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass74,524 miles (+4,001)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 74,524 miles
- Test number
- 605947811692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,523 miles (+6,547)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 70,523 miles
- Test number
- 365473874434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,976 miles (+17,976)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,976 miles
- Test number
- 817074253278
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,000 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,000 miles
- Test number
- 938217352206
- NoteHand brake travel high
Fail46,000 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,000 miles
- Test number
- 679686152286
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- NoteHand brake travel high
Questions about LR59 KVU
- Does LR59 KVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 KVU is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 KVU?
- The MOT on LR59 KVU is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR59 KVU done?
- LR59 KVU was recorded at 118,682 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,203 miles a year.
- Has LR59 KVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 KVU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR59 KVU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR59 KVU find?
- LR59 KVU passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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