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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS59 EFJMOT history

LS59 EFJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LS59 EFJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
106,114 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 EFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 EFJ was last recorded at 106,114 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,113 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,114 miles
  • 2024 – 94,637 miles
  • 2023 – 84,527 miles
  • 2022 – 80,566 miles
  • 2021 – 73,623 miles
  • 2020 – 70,165 miles
  • 2019 – 66,229 miles
  • 2018 – 59,320 miles
  • 2017 – 51,294 miles
  • 2016 – 43,365 miles
  • 2015 – 36,419 miles
  • 2014 – 30,756 miles
  • 2013 – 24,539 miles
  • 2012 – 19,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,114 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,114 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,114 miles
    Test number
    871769338404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,113 miles (+11,476)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,113 miles
    Test number
    923710589857
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,637 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,637 miles
    Test number
    153077437881
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail94,637 miles (+10,110)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,637 miles
    Test number
    335589074235
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,527 miles (+3,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    723730812519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  6. Pass80,566 miles (+6,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,566 miles
    Test number
    868837250023
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass73,623 miles (+3,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,623 miles
    Test number
    576670134326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass70,165 miles (+3,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    363479779359
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass66,229 miles (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,229 miles
    Test number
    534874169528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,320 miles (+8,026)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    967610828544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,294 miles (+7,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,294 miles
    Test number
    822657407036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService light on / oil level low/ emissions just met
  12. Pass43,365 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,365 miles
    Test number
    986814311872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,419 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    472413627172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,756 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,756 miles
    Test number
    165525864253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass30,756 miles (+6,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,756 miles
    Test number
    476155664239
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass24,539 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,539 miles
    Test number
    627372353215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,588 miles
    Test number
    838916752247
    • 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)

Questions about LS59 EFJ

Does LS59 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 EFJ is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 EFJ?
The MOT on LS59 EFJ is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 EFJ done?
LS59 EFJ was recorded at 106,114 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,592 miles a year.
Has LS59 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 EFJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 EFJ 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 EFJ find?
LS59 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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