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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 XEOMOT history

LR59 XEO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LR59 XEO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,063 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 XEO
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
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 XEO was last recorded at 165,063 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 4,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,175 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,888 miles
Average per year
9,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,063 miles
  • 2025 – 160,175 miles
  • 2024 – 156,465 miles
  • 2023 – 154,624 miles
  • 2022 – 142,631 miles
  • 2021 – 127,963 miles
  • 2020 – 118,444 miles
  • 2019 – 109,068 miles
  • 2018 – 102,186 miles
  • 2017 – 93,223 miles
  • 2016 – 82,958 miles
  • 2015 – 74,178 miles
  • 2014 – 66,118 miles
  • 2013 – 51,631 miles
  • 2012 – 38,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,063 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake leaver high travel

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.

  • Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,063 miles
    Test number
    224948223156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake leaver high travel
  2. Fail165,063 miles (+4,888)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,063 miles
    Test number
    428724260175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake leaver high travel
  3. Pass160,175 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,175 miles
    Test number
    868365509457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,465 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,465 miles
    Test number
    276398946811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,624 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,624 miles
    Test number
    985408536691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,617 miles (+11,986)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,617 miles
    Test number
    925174859246
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  7. Pass142,631 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,631 miles
    Test number
    924280868081
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door periodically does not unlock
  8. Fail142,631 miles (+14,668)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,631 miles
    Test number
    513611714939
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door periodically does not unlock
  9. Pass127,963 miles (+9,519)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,963 miles
    Test number
    939758719325
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass118,444 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    478282731479
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer casing corroded
  11. Fail118,443 miles (+9,375)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,443 miles
    Test number
    899592244453
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer casing corroded
  12. Pass109,068 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,068 miles
    Test number
    462052862607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,186 miles (+8,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,186 miles
    Test number
    987188771299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
  14. Pass93,223 miles (+10,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    421846973314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,958 miles (+8,780)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,958 miles
    Test number
    343677091367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,178 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,178 miles
    Test number
    538949205423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,118 miles (+14,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,118 miles
    Test number
    157526574242
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass51,631 miles (+12,683)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,631 miles
    Test number
    928067463247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,948 miles
    Test number
    139069362207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 XEO

Does LR59 XEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 XEO is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 XEO?
The MOT on LR59 XEO is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 XEO done?
LR59 XEO was recorded at 165,063 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 9,062 miles a year.
Has LR59 XEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 XEO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 XEO 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 XEO find?
LR59 XEO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; handbrake leaver high travel.

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