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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

LS59 BUVMOT history

LS59 BUV is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 51,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2022.

LS59 BUV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2023
Mileage
51,891 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2022
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BUV was last recorded at 51,891 miles on 8 Oct 2022, 2,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2013: 18,788 miles, lower than 31,462 miles on 12 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,339 miles · 9 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,552 miles
Average per year
2,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 51,891 miles
  • 2021 – 49,339 miles
  • 2020 – 47,179 miles
  • 2019 – 44,703 miles
  • 2018 – 39,014 miles
  • 2017 – 35,039 miles
  • 2016 – 30,099 miles
  • 2015 – 27,136 miles
  • 2014 – 22,430 miles
  • 2013 – 18,788 miles
  • 2012 – 31,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,891 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damaged

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,891 miles (+2,552)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,891 miles
    Test number
    525527446282
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damaged
  2. Pass49,339 miles (+2,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,339 miles
    Test number
    108975101501
    • 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))
  3. Pass47,179 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    165565108227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,168 miles (+2,465)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    978658132753
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass44,703 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    416494968520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,014 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    852987564024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,039 miles (+4,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,039 miles
    Test number
    744429105745
    • AdvisoryNearside top mount noisey no play
  8. Pass30,099 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,099 miles
    Test number
    371860564273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,136 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,136 miles
    Test number
    534997815935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,430 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,430 miles
    Test number
    639681084225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,788 miles (-12,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,788 miles
    Test number
    138642713335
    • 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)
  12. Pass31,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,462 miles
    Test number
    335446582206
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS59 BUV

Does LS59 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 BUV expired on 8 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BUV?
The MOT on LS59 BUV expired on 8 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 BUV done?
LS59 BUV was recorded at 51,891 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2022, an average of 2,045 miles a year.
Has LS59 BUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BUV has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS59 BUV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 BUV find?
LS59 BUV passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear body damaged.

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