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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS59 SZXMOT history

LS59 SZX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

LS59 SZX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
139,427 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 SZX
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
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 SZX was last recorded at 139,427 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 11,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,471 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
11,956 miles
Average per year
9,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,427 miles
  • 2023 – 127,471 miles
  • 2022 – 122,644 miles
  • 2020 – 122,348 miles
  • 2019 – 116,308 miles
  • 2018 – 104,970 miles
  • 2017 – 94,059 miles
  • 2016 – 80,185 miles
  • 2015 – 68,460 miles
  • 2014 – 54,352 miles
  • 2013 – 44,492 miles
  • 2012 – 32,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,427 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing inner edge wear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing heavy inner edge wear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres bold inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,427 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,427 miles
    Test number
    337419806883
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing inner edge wear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing heavy inner edge wear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,423 miles (+11,952)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,423 miles
    Test number
    639345581675
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing inner edge wear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing heavy inner edge wear 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,471 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,471 miles
    Test number
    716483174436
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail127,455 miles (+4,811)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,455 miles
    Test number
    583312114307
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both track rod end boots split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass122,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,644 miles
    Test number
    419688340551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail122,644 miles (+296)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,644 miles
    Test number
    377721132201
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,348 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,348 miles
    Test number
    531614393151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,308 miles
    Test number
    626520877113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,308 miles (+11,338)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,308 miles
    Test number
    939272526229
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,970 miles (+10,911)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,970 miles
    Test number
    603806948790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,059 miles (+13,874)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    516968996087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,185 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,185 miles
    Test number
    675422834560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,183 miles (+11,723)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,183 miles
    Test number
    724302055695
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass68,460 miles (+14,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    421228085789
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted in rear unable to check belts fully

  15. Pass54,352 miles (+9,860)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,352 miles
    Test number
    468281714397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,492 miles (+11,619)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    835579313358
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteRear tyres slightly cracking in tread area

  17. Fail32,873 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,873 miles
    Test number
    817541412382
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass32,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,873 miles
    Test number
    905501712367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 SZX

Does LS59 SZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 SZX expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 SZX?
The MOT on LS59 SZX expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 SZX done?
LS59 SZX was recorded at 139,427 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 9,392 miles a year.
Has LS59 SZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 SZX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 SZX 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 SZX find?
LS59 SZX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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