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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LT59 PYVMOT history

LT59 PYV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LT59 PYV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
106,021 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 PYV
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
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 PYV was last recorded at 106,021 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2016: 64,280 miles, lower than 578,258 miles on 23 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,019 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,021 miles
  • 2025 – 103,866 miles
  • 2024 – 103,272 miles
  • 2023 – 101,349 miles
  • 2022 – 96,671 miles
  • 2020 – 91,775 miles
  • 2019 – 86,994 miles
  • 2018 – 81,830 miles
  • 2017 – 73,307 miles
  • 2016 – 64,280 miles
  • 2015 – 578,258 miles
  • 2014 – 49,212 miles
  • 2013 – 37,664 miles
  • 2012 – 25,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,021 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,021 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    106,021 miles
    Test number
    158129424622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,019 miles (+2,153)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,019 miles
    Test number
    890942947381
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass103,866 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,866 miles
    Test number
    392428728355
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail103,866 miles (+594)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,866 miles
    Test number
    539636037615
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass103,272 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,272 miles
    Test number
    725250869637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,272 miles (+1,923)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,272 miles
    Test number
    385474220489
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,349 miles
    Test number
    668742915967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,347 miles (+4,676)2 dangerous4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,347 miles
    Test number
    820779022003
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,671 miles (+4,896)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,671 miles
    Test number
    174151876303
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass91,775 miles (+4,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,775 miles
    Test number
    802154730996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,994 miles (+5,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    475012873948
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass81,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,830 miles
    Test number
    404546211450
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail81,828 miles (+8,521)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    412854041513
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass73,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    147365588894
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail73,306 miles (+9,026)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,306 miles
    Test number
    331840081202
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass64,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,280 miles
    Test number
    158144665400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,280 miles (-513,978)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,280 miles
    Test number
    415966801651
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass578,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    578,258 miles
    Test number
    445758757358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail578,258 miles (+529,046)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    578,258 miles
    Test number
    108786791157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass49,212 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,212 miles
    Test number
    225124714312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly worn on edges

  21. Fail49,212 miles (+11,548)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,212 miles
    Test number
    759574414341
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly worn on edges

  22. Pass37,664 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,664 miles
    Test number
    387855013363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,607 miles (+12,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,607 miles
    Test number
    965600713304
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass25,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,406 miles
    Test number
    827811992292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 PYV

Does LT59 PYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 PYV is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 PYV?
The MOT on LT59 PYV is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 PYV done?
LT59 PYV was recorded at 106,021 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,045 miles a year.
Has LT59 PYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 PYV has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 PYV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT59 PYV find?
LT59 PYV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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