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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 YHBMOT history

LR59 YHB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2025.

LR59 YHB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,641 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YHB
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 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YHB was last recorded at 81,641 miles on 14 Dec 2025, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,559 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,082 miles
Average per year
4,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,641 miles
  • 2024 – 80,559 miles
  • 2023 – 77,850 miles
  • 2022 – 74,904 miles
  • 2021 – 71,629 miles
  • 2020 – 69,353 miles
  • 2019 – 66,956 miles
  • 2018 – 62,220 miles
  • 2017 – 56,131 miles
  • 2016 – 49,794 miles
  • 2015 – 43,988 miles
  • 2014 – 38,225 miles
  • 2013 – 31,744 miles
  • 2012 – 25,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,641 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear slight deterioration on exhaust box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Travel on handbrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,641 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    5052074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,559 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,559 miles
    Test number
    334220422282
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight deterioration on exhaust box
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake
  3. Fail80,559 miles (+2,709)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,559 miles
    Test number
    278833038426
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight deterioration on exhaust box
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake
  4. Pass77,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    116895159753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on exhaust box
  5. Fail77,850 miles (+2,946)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    698405949969
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on exhaust box
  6. Pass74,904 miles (+3,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,904 miles
    Test number
    546543627811
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose backbox outer skin corrode and peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass71,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    530368175516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail71,629 miles (+2,276)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    661099835962
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass69,353 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    882833039484
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail69,353 miles (+2,397)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    155119102973
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass66,956 miles (+4,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,956 miles
    Test number
    301109410168
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear slight deterioration on front and rear exhaust sections
  12. Pass62,220 miles (+6,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,220 miles
    Test number
    537953716936
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass56,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,131 miles
    Test number
    532348212071
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Fail56,131 miles (+6,337)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,131 miles
    Test number
    287991571311
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass49,794 miles (+5,806)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    899746865565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    933183723629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,988 miles (+5,763)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    680913316656
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass38,225 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,225 miles
    Test number
    595183404362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,744 miles (+6,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,744 miles
    Test number
    165304193222
    • 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)
  20. Pass25,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,120 miles
    Test number
    599326202356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 YHB

Does LR59 YHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YHB is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YHB?
The MOT on LR59 YHB is valid until 13 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 YHB done?
LR59 YHB was recorded at 81,641 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2025, an average of 4,309 miles a year.
Has LR59 YHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YHB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 YHB 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 YHB find?
LR59 YHB passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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