
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
Pass84,264 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 84,264 miles
- Test number
- 857045141258
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
Pass32,413 miles (+6,462)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 32,413 miles
- Test number
- 907757644106
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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