Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS59 TBUMOT history

LS59 TBU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LS59 TBU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,981 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,856 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS59 TBU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 TBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 TBU was last recorded at 50,981 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,679 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,302 miles
Average per year
2,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,981 miles
  • 2024 – 37,437 miles
  • 2023 – 28,911 miles
  • 2021 – 28,179 miles
  • 2020 – 27,507 miles
  • 2019 – 26,807 miles
  • 2018 – 25,604 miles
  • 2017 – 24,382 miles
  • 2016 – 22,629 miles
  • 2015 – 20,713 miles
  • 2014 – 18,542 miles
  • 2013 – 16,207 miles
  • 2012 – 13,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,981 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,981 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,981 miles
    Test number
    883746898018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,679 miles (+9,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,679 miles
    Test number
    910213040549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass37,437 miles (+8,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    489198807013
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low
  4. Pass28,911 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    858260670066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    858206979048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail28,179 miles (+672)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    214394180134
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass27,507 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,507 miles
    Test number
    954629547256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,807 miles (+1,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,807 miles
    Test number
    989621366295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass25,604 miles (+1,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,604 miles
    Test number
    127500315011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass24,382 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,382 miles
    Test number
    827677856369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,629 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,629 miles
    Test number
    615593314599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail22,594 miles (+1,881)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,594 miles
    Test number
    575504116369
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass20,713 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,713 miles
    Test number
    614394915417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,542 miles
    Test number
    207712534304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,542 miles (+2,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,542 miles
    Test number
    507842934309
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass16,207 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    16,207 miles
    Test number
    425033533435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,897 miles
    Test number
    408008222462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 TBU

Does LS59 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 TBU is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 TBU?
The MOT on LS59 TBU is valid until 16 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 TBU done?
LS59 TBU was recorded at 50,981 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 2,856 miles a year.
Has LS59 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 TBU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 TBU 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 TBU find?
LS59 TBU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all LS59T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.