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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LT59 JKNMOT history

LT59 JKN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LT59 JKN red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
102,284 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 JKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 JKN was last recorded at 102,284 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 6,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,305 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,979 miles
Average per year
6,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,284 miles
  • 2024 – 95,305 miles
  • 2023 – 86,773 miles
  • 2022 – 68,760 miles
  • 2021 – 63,046 miles
  • 2020 – 57,912 miles
  • 2019 – 55,080 miles
  • 2018 – 52,822 miles
  • 2017 – 47,292 miles
  • 2016 – 41,577 miles
  • 2015 – 34,329 miles
  • 2014 – 29,680 miles
  • 2013 – 23,209 miles
  • 2012 – 18,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,284 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisorySills rustyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust flexi worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Noise from n/s/f top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,284 miles (+6,979)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,284 miles
    Test number
    176442437156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySills rusty
  2. Pass95,305 miles (+84)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,305 miles
    Test number
    869564427380
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from n/s/f top mount
  3. Fail95,221 miles (+8,448)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,221 miles
    Test number
    307696859269
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from n/s/f top mount
  4. Pass86,773 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    312137922130
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisorySills rusty
  5. Fail86,773 miles (+18,013)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    178841225868
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisorySills rusty
  6. Pass68,760 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,760 miles
    Test number
    358815710062
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
  7. Fail68,760 miles (+5,714)2 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,760 miles
    Test number
    462309069258
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
  8. Pass63,046 miles (+5,134)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    630459085763
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass57,912 miles (+2,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    884825764226
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  10. Pass55,080 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,080 miles
    Test number
    948040667462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,822 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,822 miles
    Test number
    979176623565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,292 miles (+5,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,292 miles
    Test number
    207110101032
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre near limit
  13. Pass41,577 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    478084780141
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner & outer wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge worn
  14. Fail41,577 miles (+7,248)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    410751537894
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner & outer wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge worn
  15. Pass34,329 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,329 miles
    Test number
    666933068438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,680 miles (+6,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,680 miles
    Test number
    549182944309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass23,209 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    23,209 miles
    Test number
    147612733392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,031 miles
    Test number
    789326142365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,031 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,031 miles
    Test number
    199025042370
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • NoteADV ISE FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Questions about LT59 JKN

Does LT59 JKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 JKN expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 JKN?
The MOT on LT59 JKN expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 JKN done?
LT59 JKN was recorded at 102,284 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 6,648 miles a year.
Has LT59 JKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 JKN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LT59 JKN 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 JKN find?
LT59 JKN passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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