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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 XTSMOT history

LR59 XTS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LR59 XTS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,880 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 XTS
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 valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 XTS was last recorded at 110,880 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,831 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
6,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,880 miles
  • 2025 – 103,660 miles
  • 2024 – 97,659 miles
  • 2023 – 93,603 miles
  • 2022 – 89,508 miles
  • 2021 – 82,682 miles
  • 2020 – 76,395 miles
  • 2019 – 72,337 miles
  • 2018 – 65,313 miles
  • 2017 – 58,318 miles
  • 2016 – 56,062 miles
  • 2015 – 46,455 miles
  • 2014 – 38,289 miles
  • 2013 – 31,218 miles
  • 2012 – 23,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,880 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,880 miles (+49)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,880 miles
    Test number
    895337219597
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,831 miles (+7,171)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,831 miles
    Test number
    686594557685
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,660 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,660 miles
    Test number
    756835971261
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail103,658 miles (+5,999)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,658 miles
    Test number
    996070849354
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass97,659 miles (+4,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,659 miles
    Test number
    748344085685
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    825151122164
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  7. Fail93,603 miles (+4,095)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    160511165804
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  8. Pass89,508 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,508 miles
    Test number
    547473020640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,505 miles (+6,823)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,505 miles
    Test number
    955083256724
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,682 miles
    Test number
    352740070897
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail82,682 miles (+6,287)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,682 miles
    Test number
    474063174974
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass76,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,395 miles
    Test number
    850721581137
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  13. Fail76,395 miles (+4,058)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,395 miles
    Test number
    598183589909
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  14. Pass72,337 miles (+7,024)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,337 miles
    Test number
    149165439642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    600961895569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,313 miles (+6,995)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    205505650220
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing fitted to mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wear to edges

  17. Pass58,318 miles (+2,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    637335231519
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped poor condition
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light on

  18. Pass56,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,062 miles
    Test number
    858314857339
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs liped poor condition

  19. Fail56,062 miles (+9,607)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,062 miles
    Test number
    216712104578
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance fitted to mirror (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs liped poor condition

  20. Pass46,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    998427929836
    • 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)

  21. Fail46,455 miles (+8,166)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    837027963906
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass38,289 miles (+7,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    335787564248
    • NoteNsr/osr tyre walls cracking

  23. Pass31,218 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,218 miles
    Test number
    275820973274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,677 miles
    Test number
    476369162204
    • 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 XTS

Does LR59 XTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 XTS is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 XTS?
The MOT on LR59 XTS is valid until 7 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 XTS done?
LR59 XTS was recorded at 110,880 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
Has LR59 XTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 XTS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 XTS 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 XTS find?
LR59 XTS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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