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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 YFXMOT history

LR59 YFX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LR59 YFX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,211 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YFX was last recorded at 112,211 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,210 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,211 miles
  • 2024 – 102,762 miles
  • 2023 – 93,726 miles
  • 2022 – 83,414 miles
  • 2021 – 74,441 miles
  • 2020 – 72,087 miles
  • 2019 – 70,177 miles
  • 2018 – 68,927 miles
  • 2017 – 67,069 miles
  • 2016 – 63,202 miles
  • 2015 – 60,298 miles
  • 2014 – 56,491 miles
  • 2013 – 49,938 miles
  • 2012 – 37,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,211 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,211 miles (+1)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    581882930493
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail112,210 miles (+9,448)1 dangerous8 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,210 miles
    Test number
    895672158214
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Park Brake Has Little Effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,762 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,762 miles
    Test number
    937471944060
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,761 miles (+9,035)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,761 miles
    Test number
    468423644744
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,726 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,726 miles
    Test number
    102503333923
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail93,725 miles (+10,311)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,725 miles
    Test number
    887945206551
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass83,414 miles (+8,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,414 miles
    Test number
    408788026715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass74,441 miles (+2,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    924978388206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,087 miles (+1,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,087 miles
    Test number
    284958558709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass70,177 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    702187494303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,927 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    842347713915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,069 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,069 miles
    Test number
    313659402298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,202 miles (+2,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,202 miles
    Test number
    261977404521
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

  14. Pass60,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    636180225052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,296 miles (+3,805)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,296 miles
    Test number
    483223028938
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 70 14 T (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,491 miles
    Test number
    207364794224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail56,491 miles (+6,553)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,491 miles
    Test number
    208364694260
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre under inflated

  18. Pass49,938 miles (+12,740)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    455112203450
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass37,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,198 miles
    Test number
    187250292262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR59 YFX

Does LR59 YFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YFX is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YFX?
The MOT on LR59 YFX is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 YFX done?
LR59 YFX was recorded at 112,211 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,713 miles a year.
Has LR59 YFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YFX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 YFX 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 YFX find?
LR59 YFX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 10 more.

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