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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LR59 SMUMOT history

LR59 SMU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

LR59 SMU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,625 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 SMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 SMU was last recorded at 73,625 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,621 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,625 miles
  • 2025 – 68,356 miles
  • 2024 – 66,824 miles
  • 2023 – 63,333 miles
  • 2022 – 58,106 miles
  • 2021 – 55,442 miles
  • 2020 – 53,452 miles
  • 2019 – 51,282 miles
  • 2018 – 46,342 miles
  • 2017 – 41,791 miles
  • 2016 – 33,435 miles
  • 2015 – 29,649 miles
  • 2014 – 25,635 miles
  • 2013 – 22,456 miles
  • 2012 – 18,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,625 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,625 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,625 miles
    Test number
    163960837636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  2. Fail73,621 miles (+5,265)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,621 miles
    Test number
    337339737995
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  3. Pass68,356 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    211958024626
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,356 miles (+1,532)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    556308786370
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,824 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,824 miles
    Test number
    134925436043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,333 miles (+5,227)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,333 miles
    Test number
    665513384708
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Droplink, Borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front, lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass58,106 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,106 miles
    Test number
    163124007569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,442 miles (+1,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    140980826312
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass53,452 miles (+2,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    293936716538
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

  10. Pass51,282 miles (+4,940)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,282 miles
    Test number
    527732736705
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

  11. Pass46,342 miles (+4,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,342 miles
    Test number
    130810322147
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded , heat shield above back box loose
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass41,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,791 miles
    Test number
    268233768474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,791 miles (+8,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,791 miles
    Test number
    934380457306
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass33,435 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,435 miles
    Test number
    967624107011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,649 miles (+4,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,649 miles
    Test number
    362411052978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber damp

  16. Pass25,635 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,635 miles
    Test number
    109208484240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,456 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,456 miles
    Test number
    555430693237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,896 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,896 miles
    Test number
    148936892246
    • NoteFront tyres close to legal limit

Questions about LR59 SMU

Does LR59 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 SMU is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 SMU?
The MOT on LR59 SMU is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 SMU done?
LR59 SMU was recorded at 73,625 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,014 miles a year.
Has LR59 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 SMU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 SMU 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 SMU find?
LR59 SMU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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