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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LT59 GWJMOT history

LT59 GWJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LT59 GWJ 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,725 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 GWJ
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
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 GWJ was last recorded at 96,725 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,725 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,725 miles
  • 2025 – 91,526 miles
  • 2024 – 86,862 miles
  • 2023 – 83,135 miles
  • 2022 – 81,935 miles
  • 2021 – 78,569 miles
  • 2020 – 76,898 miles
  • 2019 – 72,303 miles
  • 2018 – 67,382 miles
  • 2017 – 56,572 miles
  • 2016 – 42,945 miles
  • 2015 – 35,289 miles
  • 2014 – 31,408 miles
  • 2013 – 26,921 miles
  • 2012 – 21,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,725 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,725 miles
    Test number
    972839744782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,725 miles (+5,199)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,725 miles
    Test number
    955086800935
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,526 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    103659420321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,862 miles
    Test number
    864695129574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,862 miles (+3,727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,862 miles
    Test number
    680246028394
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass83,135 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,135 miles
    Test number
    735505715538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,935 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,935 miles
    Test number
    648166982860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,569 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,569 miles
    Test number
    333548649908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,898 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,898 miles
    Test number
    487700115683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,303 miles (+4,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,303 miles
    Test number
    341653824936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass67,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    370851114798
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail67,382 miles (+10,810)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    918322751798
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass56,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,572 miles
    Test number
    614137850353
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail56,572 miles (+13,627)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,572 miles
    Test number
    935212094043
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass42,945 miles (+7,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,945 miles
    Test number
    442821059113
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,289 miles (+327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    608686975069
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail34,962 miles (+3,554)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,962 miles
    Test number
    819841755080
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bold from inner edge

  18. Pass31,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,408 miles
    Test number
    169882574417
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail31,408 miles (+4,487)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,408 miles
    Test number
    779941374098
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,921 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,921 miles
    Test number
    405296943215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,922 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,922 miles
    Test number
    389458642412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail21,825 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,825 miles
    Test number
    665655042247
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LT59 GWJ

Does LT59 GWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 GWJ is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 GWJ?
The MOT on LT59 GWJ is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 GWJ done?
LT59 GWJ was recorded at 96,725 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
Has LT59 GWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 GWJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 GWJ 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 LT59 GWJ find?
LT59 GWJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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