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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LT59 PWLMOT history

LT59 PWL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LT59 PWL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,406 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 PWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 PWL was last recorded at 99,406 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,630 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,776 miles
Average per year
6,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,406 miles
  • 2025 – 95,630 miles
  • 2024 – 90,323 miles
  • 2023 – 83,775 miles
  • 2022 – 77,183 miles
  • 2021 – 72,970 miles
  • 2020 – 69,360 miles
  • 2019 – 59,983 miles
  • 2018 – 53,360 miles
  • 2017 – 47,074 miles
  • 2016 – 35,319 miles
  • 2015 – 33,666 miles
  • 2014 – 24,835 miles
  • 2013 – 19,951 miles
  • 2012 – 14,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,406 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Handbrake cable casing damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,406 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,406 miles
    Test number
    725990431989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,630 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    597948499916
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail95,630 miles (+5,307)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    281744902469
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    409351801694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,323 miles (+6,548)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    562678160801
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,775 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,775 miles
    Test number
    401771061951
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail83,775 miles (+6,592)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,775 miles
    Test number
    915945206089
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass77,183 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    510302599394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,356 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,356 miles
    Test number
    245206035517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail76,354 miles (+3,384)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,354 miles
    Test number
    577806740440
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,970 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,970 miles
    Test number
    119834425755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outter casing corroded

  12. Fail72,970 miles (+3,610)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,970 miles
    Test number
    262730405449
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outter casing corroded

  13. Pass69,360 miles (+9,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,360 miles
    Test number
    909308490819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass59,983 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,983 miles
    Test number
    550259713010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,576 miles (+6,216)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,576 miles
    Test number
    476008117703
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  16. Pass53,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,360 miles
    Test number
    210876957533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear no plate light dull

  17. Fail53,358 miles (+6,284)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,358 miles
    Test number
    204515135077
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear no plate light dull

  18. Pass47,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    843640408694
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail47,074 miles (+11,755)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    908607404527
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass35,319 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,319 miles
    Test number
    496748731252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,666 miles
    Test number
    116334031240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Fail33,663 miles (+8,828)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,663 miles
    Test number
    416864534612
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass24,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,835 miles
    Test number
    946991334213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,835 miles (+4,884)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,835 miles
    Test number
    746781934201
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall crack

  25. Pass19,951 miles (+5,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,951 miles
    Test number
    959312243280
    • NoteLong travel parking brake.

  26. Pass14,251 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,251 miles
    Test number
    595390972205
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the shoulders

Questions about LT59 PWL

Does LT59 PWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 PWL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 PWL?
The MOT on LT59 PWL is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 PWL done?
LT59 PWL was recorded at 99,406 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,301 miles a year.
Has LT59 PWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 PWL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 PWL 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 PWL find?
LT59 PWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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