Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
LS59 EFMMOT history
LS59 EFM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 265,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 265,859 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 15,857 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 EFM
- 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
- 6 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 EFM was last recorded at 265,859 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 261,983 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,876 miles
- Average per year
- 15,857 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 265,859 miles
- 2024 – 261,983 miles
- 2023 – 254,744 miles
- 2022 – 240,815 miles
- 2021 – 221,557 miles
- 2020 – 208,047 miles
- 2019 – 192,747 miles
- 2018 – 174,008 miles
- 2017 – 157,209 miles
- 2016 – 139,921 miles
- 2015 – 118,058 miles
- 2014 – 98,881 miles
- 2013 – 78,011 miles
- 2012 – 57,819 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass265,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryLower Outer sills corroded
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass265,859 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 265,859 miles
- Test number
- 353716315026
- MinorFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryLower Outer sills corroded
Fail265,859 miles (+3,876)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 265,859 miles
- Test number
- 339867713342
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryLower Outer sills corroded
Pass261,983 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 261,983 miles
- Test number
- 774675352185
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join (6.1.2 (a))
Fail261,983 miles (+7,239)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,983 miles
- Test number
- 362265687047
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join (6.1.2 (a))
Pass254,744 miles (+13,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 254,744 miles
- Test number
- 976989062796
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass240,815 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 240,815 miles
- Test number
- 478105509887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail240,811 miles (+19,254)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,811 miles
- Test number
- 906477621752
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass221,557 miles (+13,510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 221,557 miles
- Test number
- 713591946773
- 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))
Pass208,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 208,047 miles
- Test number
- 228149396693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail208,047 miles (+15,300)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,047 miles
- Test number
- 377347321496
- DangerousNearside Front 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))
Pass192,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 192,747 miles
- Test number
- 922635649855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,747 miles (+18,739)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,747 miles
- Test number
- 449317399111
- DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass174,008 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 174,008 miles
- Test number
- 524300859628
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail174,007 miles (+16,798)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,007 miles
- Test number
- 715712348284
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,209 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 157,209 miles
- Test number
- 772088709284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,207 miles (+17,286)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,207 miles
- Test number
- 782509037290
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,921 miles (+21,863)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 139,921 miles
- Test number
- 158668192642
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass118,058 miles (+19,177)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 118,058 miles
- Test number
- 513852698034
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,881 miles (+20,870)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 98,881 miles
- Test number
- 476414604446
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,011 miles (+20,192)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 78,011 miles
- Test number
- 455455503402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,819 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 57,819 miles
- Test number
- 226072182206
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail57,819 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,819 miles
- Test number
- 669142682299
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS59 EFM
- Does LS59 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 EFM is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 EFM?
- The MOT on LS59 EFM is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 EFM done?
- LS59 EFM was recorded at 265,859 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 15,857 miles a year.
- Has LS59 EFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 EFM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS59 EFM 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 EFM find?
- LS59 EFM passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front all position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section, and 1 more.
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