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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 PPXMOT history

LR59 PPX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LR59 PPX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,271 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 PPX
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
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 PPX was last recorded at 97,271 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,789 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
482 miles
Average per year
5,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,271 miles
  • 2025 – 96,789 miles
  • 2023 – 91,657 miles
  • 2022 – 84,407 miles
  • 2021 – 78,946 miles
  • 2020 – 71,313 miles
  • 2019 – 67,767 miles
  • 2018 – 63,787 miles
  • 2017 – 56,906 miles
  • 2016 – 51,713 miles
  • 2015 – 44,686 miles
  • 2014 – 38,245 miles
  • 2013 – 27,685 miles
  • 2012 – 23,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,271 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,271 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,271 miles
    Test number
    917012888990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,789 miles (+5,132)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,789 miles
    Test number
    903090646667
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass91,657 miles (+7,250)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,657 miles
    Test number
    139084029455
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass84,407 miles (+5,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    560471987687
    • 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))
  5. Pass78,946 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,946 miles
    Test number
    162632857303
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Fail78,894 miles (+7,581)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,894 miles
    Test number
    784097913017
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  7. Pass71,313 miles (+3,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,313 miles
    Test number
    333565824263
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  8. Pass67,767 miles (+3,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    902126658922
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust system is quite corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has long travel
  9. Pass63,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,787 miles
    Test number
    468282762845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,787 miles (+6,881)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,787 miles
    Test number
    685370506370
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  11. Pass56,906 miles (+5,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    642489308220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass51,713 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    153940009061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,686 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,686 miles
    Test number
    859643836633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,245 miles (+10,560)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    337099184286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight bulde in outer side wall
  15. Pass27,685 miles (+4,416)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,685 miles
    Test number
    468714793203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHand brake high
    • NoteRear tyres cracking in tread
  16. Pass23,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,269 miles
    Test number
    517154992207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 PPX

Does LR59 PPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 PPX is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 PPX?
The MOT on LR59 PPX is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 PPX done?
LR59 PPX was recorded at 97,271 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
Has LR59 PPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 PPX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR59 PPX 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 PPX find?
LR59 PPX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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