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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS59 RGYMOT history

LS59 RGY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LS59 RGY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,148 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 RGY
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
25 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 RGY was last recorded at 122,148 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,147 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,148 miles
  • 2025 – 113,973 miles
  • 2024 – 104,899 miles
  • 2023 – 104,895 miles
  • 2022 – 97,615 miles
  • 2021 – 88,317 miles
  • 2020 – 80,347 miles
  • 2019 – 67,535 miles
  • 2018 – 56,160 miles
  • 2017 – 44,286 miles
  • 2016 – 36,567 miles
  • 2014 – 25,057 miles
  • 2013 – 20,277 miles
  • 2012 – 17,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,148 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,148 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    140185766536
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail122,147 miles (+8,174)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,147 miles
    Test number
    222134528319
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass113,973 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,973 miles
    Test number
    852859990324
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail113,972 miles (+9,073)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,972 miles
    Test number
    812596311396
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass104,899 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,899 miles
    Test number
    583471238405
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail104,895 miles (+7,280)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    580002508024
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass97,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    860608921367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,614 miles (+9,297)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,614 miles
    Test number
    714856733383
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass88,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    962669099617
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail88,317 miles (+7,970)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    263998660599
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass80,347 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    626335254569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail80,347 miles (+12,812)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    265146018913
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment insufficent reserve travel at lever (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass67,535 miles (+11,375)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    220428868448
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass56,160 miles (+11,874)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,160 miles
    Test number
    766214224426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,286 miles (+7,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,286 miles
    Test number
    680995167573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perishing (age)
  16. Pass36,567 miles (+11,510)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,567 miles
    Test number
    687695351574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,057 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,057 miles
    Test number
    827754514300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,277 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,277 miles
    Test number
    946862703342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,333 miles
    Test number
    959630822332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Fail17,333 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,333 miles
    Test number
    896640422300
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS59 RGY

Does LS59 RGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 RGY is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 RGY?
The MOT on LS59 RGY is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 RGY done?
LS59 RGY was recorded at 122,148 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,974 miles a year.
Has LS59 RGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 RGY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 RGY 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 RGY find?
LS59 RGY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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