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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LS59 TBVMOT history

LS59 TBV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LS59 TBV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,692 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 TBV
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 valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 TBV was last recorded at 94,692 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,692 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,692 miles
  • 2025 – 90,739 miles
  • 2024 – 84,264 miles
  • 2023 – 76,409 miles
  • 2022 – 71,663 miles
  • 2021 – 67,259 miles
  • 2020 – 62,848 miles
  • 2019 – 56,901 miles
  • 2018 – 53,213 miles
  • 2017 – 47,501 miles
  • 2016 – 42,684 miles
  • 2015 – 38,014 miles
  • 2014 – 32,413 miles
  • 2012 – 25,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,692 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Slight play in suspension top mounts Both frontsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Rear axle/suspension spring mounting corroded but not excessivelyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but dose not effect the operation of the exhaust and no leaksRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,692 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,692 miles
    Test number
    834376505564
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in suspension top mounts Both fronts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle/suspension spring mounting corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but dose not effect the operation of the exhaust and no leaks
  2. Fail94,692 miles (+3,953)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,692 miles
    Test number
    670283528845
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in suspension top mounts Both fronts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle/suspension spring mounting corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but dose not effect the operation of the exhaust and no leaks
  3. Pass90,739 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,739 miles
    Test number
    288746609244
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail90,737 miles (+6,473)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    167942931828
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill is holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass84,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    857045141258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,264 miles (+7,855)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    771782080907
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has zero reserve travel when applied
  7. Pass76,409 miles (+4,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,409 miles
    Test number
    421197237275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass71,663 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    709913925416
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both parking brake low
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail71,663 miles (+4,404)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    291947052636
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both parking brake low
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass67,259 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,259 miles
    Test number
    543608993285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail67,258 miles (+4,410)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,258 miles
    Test number
    620301090234
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass62,848 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,848 miles
    Test number
    936164247460
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Fail62,842 miles (+5,941)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    278481997609
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Pass56,901 miles (+26)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    807237160332
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel is high
    • AdvisoryOffside front spring / top mount noisy when turning lock to lock
  15. Fail56,875 miles (+3,662)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,875 miles
    Test number
    861020473353
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible mesh areas marked in yellow chalk (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
  16. Pass53,213 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,213 miles
    Test number
    691202747176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe - on limit (6.1.2 (a))
  17. Fail53,212 miles (+5,711)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,212 miles
    Test number
    399708877743
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe - on limit (6.1.2 (a))
  18. Pass47,501 miles (+4,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,501 miles
    Test number
    494670678395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's are cracking & perishing
  19. Pass42,684 miles (+4,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,684 miles
    Test number
    186586604015
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's are cracking / perishing between the tread
  20. Pass38,014 miles (+5,601)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,014 miles
    Test number
    255040915243
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's are cracking / perishing between the tread
  21. Pass32,413 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,413 miles
    Test number
    907757644106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,951 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,951 miles
    Test number
    965292532322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass25,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,951 miles
    Test number
    967192532314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 TBV

Does LS59 TBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 TBV is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 TBV?
The MOT on LS59 TBV is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 TBV done?
LS59 TBV was recorded at 94,692 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 4,978 miles a year.
Has LS59 TBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 TBV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 TBV 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 TBV find?
LS59 TBV passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front slight play in suspension top mounts both fronts; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear rear axle/suspension spring mounting corroded but not excessively, and 1 more.

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