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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 XTWMOT history

LR59 XTW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LR59 XTW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,199 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 XTW
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
10 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 XTW was last recorded at 120,199 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 12,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,340 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,859 miles
Average per year
8,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,199 miles
  • 2024 – 107,340 miles
  • 2023 – 96,749 miles
  • 2022 – 87,785 miles
  • 2021 – 81,217 miles
  • 2020 – 79,939 miles
  • 2019 – 75,583 miles
  • 2018 – 66,738 miles
  • 2017 – 57,012 miles
  • 2016 – 47,105 miles
  • 2015 – 36,499 miles
  • 2014 – 26,953 miles
  • 2013 – 18,326 miles
  • 2012 – 12,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,199 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,199 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,199 miles
    Test number
    476404264023
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,198 miles (+12,858)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,198 miles
    Test number
    548199148559
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,340 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    473414824434
    • 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))

  4. Fail107,336 miles (+10,587)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,336 miles
    Test number
    317954945418
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,749 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,749 miles
    Test number
    915140538475
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail96,749 miles (+8,964)1 dangerous9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,749 miles
    Test number
    120021720533
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass87,785 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    875665857669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,785 miles (+6,568)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    710518100999
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,217 miles (+1,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,217 miles
    Test number
    483183338001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,939 miles (+4,356)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,939 miles
    Test number
    563155316861
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,583 miles
    Test number
    644733895441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,583 miles (+8,845)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,583 miles
    Test number
    999251424195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass66,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    599492134073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  14. Fail66,738 miles (+9,726)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    590750433084
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  15. Pass57,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    369528825998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail57,012 miles (+9,907)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    162032882266
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass47,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,105 miles
    Test number
    866385801852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge

  18. Fail47,105 miles (+10,606)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,105 miles
    Test number
    563530646716
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge

  19. Pass36,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    622375600346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,499 miles (+9,546)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    361962096110
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Fail26,953 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,953 miles
    Test number
    158250984217
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass26,953 miles (+8,627)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,953 miles
    Test number
    746100984225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,326 miles
    Test number
    178304973244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,326 miles (+2,722)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,326 miles
    Test number
    937434773294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass15,604 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,604 miles
    Test number
    176983763127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    12,196 miles
    Test number
    139623082280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 XTW

Does LR59 XTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 XTW is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR59 XTW?
The MOT on LR59 XTW is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 XTW done?
LR59 XTW was recorded at 120,199 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 8,270 miles a year.
Has LR59 XTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 XTW has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 XTW 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 XTW find?
LR59 XTW passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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