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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 YFNMOT history

LR59 YFN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LR59 YFN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,663 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YFN was last recorded at 115,663 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 4,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,925 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,738 miles
Average per year
5,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,663 miles
  • 2025 – 110,925 miles
  • 2024 – 104,841 miles
  • 2023 – 103,821 miles
  • 2022 – 100,915 miles
  • 2021 – 98,261 miles
  • 2020 – 93,677 miles
  • 2019 – 88,475 miles
  • 2017 – 80,367 miles
  • 2015 – 79,671 miles
  • 2014 – 65,171 miles
  • 2013 – 51,147 miles
  • 2012 – 37,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,663 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,663 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,663 miles
    Test number
    514999314799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,925 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,925 miles
    Test number
    286326449013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,841 miles
    Test number
    225278614357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,829 miles (+1,008)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,829 miles
    Test number
    971817857375
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass103,821 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,821 miles
    Test number
    697241015940
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail103,820 miles (+2,905)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,820 miles
    Test number
    486954441173
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass100,915 miles (+2,654)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,915 miles
    Test number
    917459378520
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Pass98,261 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,261 miles
    Test number
    921724742103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,677 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,677 miles
    Test number
    821461792840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,520 miles (+5,045)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,520 miles
    Test number
    793540602457
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle does not open from inside as well (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected light is on with other lights (4.6.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is nearly smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test
  11. Pass88,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    971653366460
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Fail88,475 miles (+8,108)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    556718072281
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass80,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,367 miles
    Test number
    916078359385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,367 miles (+696)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,367 miles
    Test number
    516988331923
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  15. Pass79,671 miles (+14,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    771105846878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,171 miles (+14,024)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    385466584445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,147 miles
    Test number
    529539483244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,147 miles (+13,706)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,147 miles
    Test number
    167489583238
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear wiper not clearing
  19. Pass37,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    275116792253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,440 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,440 miles
    Test number
    816696792286
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront pads appear low

Questions about LR59 YFN

Does LR59 YFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YFN is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YFN?
The MOT on LR59 YFN is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 YFN done?
LR59 YFN was recorded at 115,663 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,870 miles a year.
Has LR59 YFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YFN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 YFN 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 YFN find?
LR59 YFN passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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