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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 SOCMOT history

LR59 SOC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 45,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LR59 SOC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
45,488 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 SOC
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
26 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 SOC was last recorded at 45,488 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,180 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
308 miles
Average per year
1,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,488 miles
  • 2025 – 45,180 miles
  • 2024 – 44,912 miles
  • 2023 – 44,656 miles
  • 2022 – 44,528 miles
  • 2021 – 44,505 miles
  • 2020 – 44,468 miles
  • 2019 – 42,783 miles
  • 2018 – 41,317 miles
  • 2017 – 39,901 miles
  • 2016 – 38,259 miles
  • 2015 – 36,704 miles
  • 2013 – 33,431 miles
  • 2012 – 27,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corossion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass45,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    772322844476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corossion

  2. Fail45,488 miles (+308)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    726871346536
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working and damaged held with tape (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corossion

  3. Pass45,180 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    45,180 miles
    Test number
    627696246789
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail45,180 miles (+268)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,180 miles
    Test number
    649530781607
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass44,912 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,912 miles
    Test number
    470799799320
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail44,912 miles (+256)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,912 miles
    Test number
    596637244628
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,656 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,656 miles
    Test number
    826683315505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has age cuts (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,528 miles
    Test number
    522558175600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail44,528 miles (+23)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,528 miles
    Test number
    194927861922
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass44,505 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,505 miles
    Test number
    404375546488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass44,468 miles (+1,685)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,468 miles
    Test number
    710960863790
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall has sidewall scuffs/age cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have age related cuts

  12. Pass42,783 miles (+1,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,783 miles
    Test number
    111048111572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has age cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age cracks/sidewall cut

  13. Pass41,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,317 miles
    Test number
    359087668244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has age related cuts/scrapes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age cuts in thread section

  14. Fail41,317 miles (+1,416)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,317 miles
    Test number
    471657818597
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has age related cuts/scrapes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age cuts in thread section

  15. Pass39,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,901 miles
    Test number
    271113919642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall has age related cuts.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age related cuts.

  16. Fail39,901 miles (+1,642)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,901 miles
    Test number
    823144894368
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall has age related cuts.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age related cuts.

  17. Pass38,259 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,259 miles
    Test number
    161414108741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,704 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,704 miles
    Test number
    115234085014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass36,704 miles (+3,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,704 miles
    Test number
    749984685060
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass33,431 miles (+6,373)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    447349753242
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking in treads

  21. Pass27,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,058 miles
    Test number
    568571972224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR59 SOC

Does LR59 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 SOC is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 SOC?
The MOT on LR59 SOC is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 SOC done?
LR59 SOC was recorded at 45,488 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,370 miles a year.
Has LR59 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 SOC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 SOC 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 SOC find?
LR59 SOC passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 years old; general under body corossion.

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