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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 PBUMOT history

LR59 PBU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LR59 PBU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,248 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 PBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 PBU was last recorded at 137,248 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,481 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,767 miles
Average per year
8,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,248 miles
  • 2025 – 134,481 miles
  • 2024 – 124,806 miles
  • 2023 – 116,384 miles
  • 2022 – 106,732 miles
  • 2021 – 101,169 miles
  • 2020 – 98,834 miles
  • 2018 – 81,433 miles
  • 2017 – 70,743 miles
  • 2016 – 57,036 miles
  • 2014 – 40,175 miles
  • 2013 – 30,567 miles
  • 2012 – 22,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,248 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear vehicle underbody slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,248 miles (+2,767)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,248 miles
    Test number
    653606462000
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle underbody slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass134,481 miles6 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,481 miles
    Test number
    422459369903
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexly pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,481 miles (+9,675)1 repaired6 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,481 miles
    Test number
    770576525688
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexly pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,806 miles (+8,422)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,806 miles
    Test number
    120427427067
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass116,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,384 miles
    Test number
    390930170714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,384 miles (+9,652)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,384 miles
    Test number
    850504784690
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,732 miles
    Test number
    992690040942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,732 miles (+5,563)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,732 miles
    Test number
    421382241595
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,169 miles
    Test number
    759750833889
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail101,169 miles (+2,335)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,169 miles
    Test number
    949969295619
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass98,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    724995070410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,834 miles (+17,401)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    155030231460
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass81,433 miles (+10,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,433 miles
    Test number
    504116099678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass70,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    222792605713
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch not working

  15. Fail70,743 miles (+13,707)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    408400739445
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch not working

  16. Pass57,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    205489312356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail57,036 miles (+16,861)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    428561134424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise to replace worn to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,175 miles (+9,608)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    959596264250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,567 miles (+8,483)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,567 miles
    Test number
    528683053284
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  20. Pass22,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,084 miles
    Test number
    589080152297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 PBU

Does LR59 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 PBU is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 PBU?
The MOT on LR59 PBU is valid until 12 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 PBU done?
LR59 PBU was recorded at 137,248 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,469 miles a year.
Has LR59 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 PBU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 PBU 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 PBU find?
LR59 PBU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, and 8 more.

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