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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS59 DFYMOT history

LS59 DFY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

LS59 DFY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
192,123 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 DFY
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
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 DFY was last recorded at 192,123 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 8,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,617 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,506 miles
Average per year
12,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 192,123 miles
  • 2022 – 183,617 miles
  • 2021 – 172,230 miles
  • 2020 – 162,202 miles
  • 2019 – 149,987 miles
  • 2018 – 138,679 miles
  • 2017 – 126,266 miles
  • 2016 – 114,058 miles
  • 2015 – 100,500 miles
  • 2014 – 84,741 miles
  • 2013 – 69,545 miles
  • 2012 – 51,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,123 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,123 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,123 miles
    Test number
    403785925803
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail192,123 miles (+8,506)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,123 miles
    Test number
    430136299061
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass183,617 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    183,617 miles
    Test number
    477787705143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail183,613 miles (+11,383)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,613 miles
    Test number
    517031734179
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass172,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,230 miles
    Test number
    301527706944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail172,230 miles (+10,028)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,230 miles
    Test number
    859731257944
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass162,202 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,202 miles
    Test number
    631080665474
    • MinorOffside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail162,202 miles (+12,215)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,202 miles
    Test number
    424218495133
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror glass exposed sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,987 miles
    Test number
    624678767412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,987 miles (+11,308)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,987 miles
    Test number
    213626907244
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass138,679 miles (+32)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,679 miles
    Test number
    119438878087
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail138,647 miles (+12,381)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,647 miles
    Test number
    991570177886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass126,266 miles (+12,208)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,266 miles
    Test number
    699621783188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    822765813947
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder body trims fitted

  15. Fail114,058 miles (+13,558)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    430649102757
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder body trims fitted

  16. Pass100,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,500 miles
    Test number
    169997067770
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  17. Fail100,500 miles (+15,759)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,500 miles
    Test number
    440102476529
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  18. Pass84,741 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    697955894239
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail84,741 miles (+15,196)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    779875194245
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass69,545 miles (+17,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,545 miles
    Test number
    438322203454
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass51,627 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,627 miles
    Test number
    399700202361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked but not affecting view

Questions about LS59 DFY

Does LS59 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 DFY expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 DFY?
The MOT on LS59 DFY expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 DFY done?
LS59 DFY was recorded at 192,123 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 12,807 miles a year.
Has LS59 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 DFY has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 DFY 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 LS59 DFY find?
LS59 DFY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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