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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LR59 XFDMOT history

LR59 XFD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 157,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

LR59 XFD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2026
Mileage
157,567 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 XFD
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
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 XFD was last recorded at 157,567 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 5,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,938 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,629 miles
Average per year
8,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,567 miles
  • 2023 – 151,938 miles
  • 2022 – 146,647 miles
  • 2021 – 140,780 miles
  • 2020 – 133,607 miles
  • 2019 – 127,815 miles
  • 2018 – 114,100 miles
  • 2017 – 101,313 miles
  • 2016 – 88,170 miles
  • 2015 – 74,726 miles
  • 2014 – 57,749 miles
  • 2013 – 52,929 miles
  • 2012 – 46,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,567 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,567 miles (+5,629)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,567 miles
    Test number
    506761272262
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,938 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,938 miles
    Test number
    354101413789
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,938 miles (+5,291)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,938 miles
    Test number
    437145067816
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,647 miles (+5,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,647 miles
    Test number
    324282825345
    • AdvisoryBlue smoke from exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass140,780 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,780 miles
    Test number
    662503357191
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  6. Fail140,777 miles (+7,170)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,777 miles
    Test number
    186776544257
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,607 miles (+5,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,607 miles
    Test number
    681896230472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyr wear on in side

  8. Pass127,815 miles (+13,715)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,815 miles
    Test number
    519312325478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,100 miles (+12,787)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    897420573285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,313 miles
    Test number
    988411687978
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail101,313 miles (+13,143)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,313 miles
    Test number
    395908567846
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass88,170 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    444077666141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,082 miles (+13,356)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    605339931566
    • FailureBonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass74,726 miles (+16,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,726 miles
    Test number
    946223568834
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass57,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,749 miles
    Test number
    659612774243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail57,749 miles (+4,820)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,749 miles
    Test number
    659712774237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass52,929 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,929 miles
    Test number
    376880773470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,192 miles
    Test number
    186537252229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about LR59 XFD

Does LR59 XFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 XFD expired on 10 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 XFD?
The MOT on LR59 XFD expired on 10 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 XFD done?
LR59 XFD was recorded at 157,567 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 8,972 miles a year.
Has LR59 XFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 XFD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR59 XFD 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 XFD find?
LR59 XFD passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 6 more.

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