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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 YGTMOT history

LR59 YGT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LR59 YGT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,293 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YGT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YGT was last recorded at 50,293 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,754 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,539 miles
Average per year
2,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,293 miles
  • 2024 – 45,754 miles
  • 2023 – 42,106 miles
  • 2022 – 40,758 miles
  • 2021 – 38,474 miles
  • 2020 – 36,279 miles
  • 2019 – 32,585 miles
  • 2018 – 28,452 miles
  • 2017 – 25,647 miles
  • 2016 – 22,896 miles
  • 2015 – 21,250 miles
  • 2014 – 20,006 miles
  • 2013 – 19,719 miles
  • 2012 – 18,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,293 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,293 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,293 miles
    Test number
    872741524835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail50,293 miles (+4,539)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,293 miles
    Test number
    938102755769
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass45,754 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    45,754 miles
    Test number
    402844676254
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail45,748 miles (+3,642)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,748 miles
    Test number
    890793491280
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass42,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    976874989959
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail42,106 miles (+1,348)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    544421452733
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,758 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,758 miles
    Test number
    972105044668
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail40,754 miles (+2,280)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,754 miles
    Test number
    902919924968
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass38,474 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,474 miles
    Test number
    353785772906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin & deteriorating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body components slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryTravel in hand brake lever

  10. Fail38,472 miles (+2,193)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,472 miles
    Test number
    305117135448
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin & deteriorating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body components slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryTravel in hand brake lever

  11. Pass36,279 miles (+3,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,279 miles
    Test number
    217448183644
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre on limit slight blow on front pipe exhaust

  12. Pass32,585 miles (+4,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,585 miles
    Test number
    899644038250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass28,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,452 miles
    Test number
    733502034885
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  14. Fail28,452 miles (+2,805)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,452 miles
    Test number
    394081801655
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  15. Pass25,647 miles (+2,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    25,647 miles
    Test number
    773777458429
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle start corroding (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust pipe

  16. Pass22,896 miles (+1,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,896 miles
    Test number
    480821972432
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront slight rust to brake discs

  17. Pass21,250 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,250 miles
    Test number
    418095304770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,006 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,006 miles
    Test number
    505983894298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,719 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,719 miles
    Test number
    185126193206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,980 miles
    Test number
    126627492234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 YGT

Does LR59 YGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YGT is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YGT?
The MOT on LR59 YGT is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 YGT done?
LR59 YGT was recorded at 50,293 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,337 miles a year.
Has LR59 YGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YGT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 YGT 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 YGT find?
LR59 YGT passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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