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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LS59 GRKMOT history

LS59 GRK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LS59 GRK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,472 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GRK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GRK was last recorded at 78,472 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,083 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,389 miles
Average per year
4,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,472 miles
  • 2024 – 74,083 miles
  • 2023 – 71,216 miles
  • 2022 – 68,749 miles
  • 2021 – 65,065 miles
  • 2020 – 62,144 miles
  • 2019 – 59,561 miles
  • 2018 – 55,057 miles
  • 2017 – 50,202 miles
  • 2016 – 46,066 miles
  • 2015 – 40,646 miles
  • 2014 – 35,131 miles
  • 2013 – 28,691 miles
  • 2012 – 22,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,472 miles
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,472 miles (+4,389)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,472 miles
    Test number
    162809463429
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass74,083 miles (+2,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    329393184284
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass71,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    731284314731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,216 miles (+2,467)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    683749125616
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,749 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,749 miles
    Test number
    894775233196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    919432595241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,065 miles (+2,921)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    205172169573
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass62,144 miles (+2,583)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,144 miles
    Test number
    260775083215
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    699443910797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,561 miles (+4,504)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    341730933632
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass55,057 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,057 miles
    Test number
    192798784234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    538032494666
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges and splitting

  13. Fail50,202 miles (+4,136)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    555504457451
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges and splitting

  14. Pass46,066 miles (+5,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    755489776877
    • 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)

  15. Pass40,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    771614559485
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished.
    • AdvisoryZero Emission Readings

  16. Fail40,646 miles (+5,515)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    291746036558
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished.
    • AdvisoryZero Emission Readings

  17. Pass35,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,131 miles
    Test number
    386127404333
    • NoteZero Emissions Reading.

  18. Fail35,131 miles (+6,440)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,131 miles
    Test number
    407047404417
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteZero Emissions Reading.

  19. Pass28,691 miles (+6,535)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,691 miles
    Test number
    888632813304
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too low to trigger test

  20. Pass22,156 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,156 miles
    Test number
    568428202368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,754 miles
    Test number
    206432402193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 GRK

Does LS59 GRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 GRK is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GRK?
The MOT on LS59 GRK is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 GRK done?
LS59 GRK was recorded at 78,472 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,295 miles a year.
Has LS59 GRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GRK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 GRK 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 GRK find?
LS59 GRK passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts.

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