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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 XFTMOT history

LR59 XFT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 213,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

LR59 XFT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2022
Mileage
213,794 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
18,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 XFT
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
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR59 XFT was last recorded at 213,794 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 4,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,957 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,837 miles
Average per year
18,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 213,794 miles
  • 2021 – 208,957 miles
  • 2020 – 194,347 miles
  • 2019 – 170,956 miles
  • 2018 – 142,006 miles
  • 2017 – 110,502 miles
  • 2016 – 85,588 miles
  • 2015 – 75,167 miles
  • 2014 – 63,049 miles
  • 2013 – 45,806 miles
  • 2012 – 26,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail213,794 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
  • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc warped
  • AdvisoryNearside number plate light not working

What MOT failures 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 smooth on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fuel smell and staining to fuel tank area ,not leaking at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear shock absor ber starting to leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail213,794 miles (+4,837)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,794 miles
    Test number
    540737081250
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc warped
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light not working

  2. Pass208,957 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    208,957 miles
    Test number
    887065933180
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel smell, no leaks at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail208,955 miles (+14,608)2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,955 miles
    Test number
    472852308599
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear back box corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel smell, no leaks at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass194,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    194,347 miles
    Test number
    198143431954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Advise both rear seat belts slow to retract
    • AdvisoryFuel smell and staining to fuel tank area ,not leaking at time of test

  5. Fail194,347 miles (+23,391)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,347 miles
    Test number
    853008950240
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSeat belt missing under seats (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFuel smell and staining to fuel tank area ,not leaking at time of test

  6. Pass170,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    170,956 miles
    Test number
    560293592762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absor ber starting to leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail170,956 miles (+28,950)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,956 miles
    Test number
    229566032414
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absor ber starting to leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable outer casing cracked corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,006 miles
    Test number
    493685025855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,006 miles (+31,504)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,006 miles
    Test number
    132199803884
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass110,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,502 miles
    Test number
    618793733395
    • AdvisoryFront inner pads becoming low edges of discs lipped

  11. Fail110,499 miles (+24,911)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,499 miles
    Test number
    556348080788
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.80 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront inner pads becoming low edges of discs lipped

  12. Pass85,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,588 miles
    Test number
    385125832397
    • AdvisorySlight blowing to exhaust down pipe flexi joint

  13. Fail85,588 miles (+10,421)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,588 miles
    Test number
    145027528990
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySlight blowing to exhaust down pipe flexi joint

  14. Pass75,167 miles (+12,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,167 miles
    Test number
    790755177910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    136535364237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,049 miles (+17,243)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    746612764267
    • DangerousOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner close to inner cords not visable at time of test
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit 1,6mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

  17. Pass45,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    307880473291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,806 miles (+19,131)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    648870473247
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass26,675 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,675 miles
    Test number
    686091672283
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteVelcro stuck over number 9 on front number plate

Questions about LR59 XFT

Does LR59 XFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 XFT expired on 30 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 XFT?
The MOT on LR59 XFT expired on 30 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 XFT done?
LR59 XFT was recorded at 213,794 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 18,699 miles a year.
Has LR59 XFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 XFT has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR59 XFT 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 XFT find?
LR59 XFT failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions not tested engine running rough; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 5 more.

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