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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LS59 RBYMOT history

LS59 RBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 36,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LS59 RBY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
36,686 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 RBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 RBY was last recorded at 36,686 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,579 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,107 miles
Average per year
2,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,686 miles
  • 2025 – 34,579 miles
  • 2024 – 32,464 miles
  • 2023 – 29,787 miles
  • 2022 – 27,240 miles
  • 2021 – 25,325 miles
  • 2020 – 25,182 miles
  • 2019 – 24,350 miles
  • 2018 – 22,997 miles
  • 2017 – 21,662 miles
  • 2016 – 19,801 miles
  • 2015 – 17,757 miles
  • 2014 – 15,124 miles
  • 2013 – 11,875 miles
  • 2012 – 8,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,686 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 wall damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT & REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated WISHBONE LOWER BALL JOINT

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass36,686 miles (+2,107)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    36,686 miles
    Test number
    903602838816
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass34,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    34,579 miles
    Test number
    452532649723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail34,579 miles (+2,115)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,579 miles
    Test number
    789730424934
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass32,464 miles (+2,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    32,464 miles
    Test number
    411489411326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass29,787 miles (+2,547)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    29,787 miles
    Test number
    128591025368
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass27,240 miles (+81)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    27,240 miles
    Test number
    349350851800
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated WISHBONE LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail27,159 miles (+1,834)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,159 miles
    Test number
    518709389691
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt WISHBONE LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated WISHBONE LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass25,325 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    25,325 miles
    Test number
    355764166476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,182 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    25,182 miles
    Test number
    440331617272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,350 miles
    Test number
    839454286711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall damaged

  11. Fail24,350 miles (+1,353)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,350 miles
    Test number
    999167170650
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall damaged

  12. Pass22,997 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    22,997 miles
    Test number
    138432320020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall damaged

  13. Pass21,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,662 miles
    Test number
    919205365691
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall damaged

  14. Fail21,662 miles (+1,861)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,662 miles
    Test number
    408459170709
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall damaged

  15. Pass19,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,801 miles
    Test number
    524775356226
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wall damaged

  16. Fail19,801 miles (+2,044)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,801 miles
    Test number
    579410453996
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wall damaged

  17. Pass17,757 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,757 miles
    Test number
    406176492805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,124 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    15,124 miles
    Test number
    479064094292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,875 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    11,875 miles
    Test number
    306076293406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,920 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    8,920 miles
    Test number
    999380702348
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LS59 RBY

Does LS59 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 RBY is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 RBY?
The MOT on LS59 RBY is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 RBY done?
LS59 RBY was recorded at 36,686 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,068 miles a year.
Has LS59 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 RBY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 RBY 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 RBY find?
LS59 RBY passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall.

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