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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 SSKMOT history

LR59 SSK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LR59 SSK black 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
111,934 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 SSK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 SSK was last recorded at 111,934 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 5,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2016: 56,754 miles, lower than 67,638 miles on 31 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,017 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,917 miles
Average per year
5,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,934 miles
  • 2025 – 106,017 miles
  • 2024 – 103,596 miles
  • 2023 – 102,751 miles
  • 2022 – 100,289 miles
  • 2021 – 97,435 miles
  • 2020 – 95,920 miles
  • 2019 – 90,508 miles
  • 2018 – 83,313 miles
  • 2017 – 76,927 miles
  • 2016 – 56,754 miles
  • 2015 – 67,638 miles
  • 2014 – 55,481 miles
  • 2013 – 45,214 miles
  • 2012 – 34,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,934 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,934 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,934 miles
    Test number
    776872899467
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,934 miles (+5,917)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,934 miles
    Test number
    933499517914
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,017 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,017 miles
    Test number
    665900915838
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Fail106,000 miles (+2,404)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,000 miles
    Test number
    601416821560
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass103,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,596 miles
    Test number
    306160317133
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail103,596 miles (+845)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,596 miles
    Test number
    441026769757
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass102,751 miles (+2,462)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,751 miles
    Test number
    907292204034
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    284466921697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail100,289 miles (+2,854)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    379166526867
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass97,435 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,435 miles
    Test number
    882668689818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,920 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,920 miles
    Test number
    899589902070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,508 miles (+7,195)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,508 miles
    Test number
    329345501512
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  13. Pass83,313 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,313 miles
    Test number
    679553780811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail83,313 miles (+6,386)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,313 miles
    Test number
    494788648860
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass76,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,927 miles
    Test number
    978873097408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail76,927 miles (+20,173)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,927 miles
    Test number
    431502358922
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass56,754 miles (-10,884)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    363636433980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,638 miles (+12,157)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    990506967168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,481 miles (+10,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,481 miles
    Test number
    657365504337
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass45,214 miles (+10,975)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,214 miles
    Test number
    879154603311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,239 miles
    Test number
    178588502314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 SSK

Does LR59 SSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 SSK is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 SSK?
The MOT on LR59 SSK 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 SSK done?
LR59 SSK was recorded at 111,934 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 5,787 miles a year.
Has LR59 SSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 SSK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 SSK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 SSK find?
LR59 SSK passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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