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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LT59 VLLMOT history

LT59 VLL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LT59 VLL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,700 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 VLL
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
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 VLL was last recorded at 87,700 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,093 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
607 miles
Average per year
4,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,700 miles
  • 2025 – 87,093 miles
  • 2024 – 85,468 miles
  • 2023 – 82,406 miles
  • 2022 – 77,078 miles
  • 2021 – 73,420 miles
  • 2020 – 67,652 miles
  • 2019 – 62,311 miles
  • 2018 – 56,130 miles
  • 2017 – 49,032 miles
  • 2016 – 40,945 miles
  • 2015 – 32,875 miles
  • 2014 – 29,743 miles
  • 2012 – 26,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,700 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,700 miles (+607)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    583606877655
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass87,093 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    756123113566
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail87,093 miles (+1,625)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    425906252689
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass85,468 miles (+3,062)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,468 miles
    Test number
    549773196058
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
  5. Pass82,406 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    655778326450
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
  6. Fail82,406 miles (+5,328)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    168511450229
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
  7. Pass77,078 miles (+3,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,078 miles
    Test number
    403670220422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass73,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,420 miles
    Test number
    365225966505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail73,420 miles (+5,768)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,420 miles
    Test number
    172458267402
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass67,652 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,652 miles
    Test number
    678829150312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    715849154305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake rubbing when rotated o/s front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail62,311 miles (+16)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    322468726927
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake rubbing when rotated o/s front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail62,295 miles (+6,165)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,295 miles
    Test number
    809030825652
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass56,130 miles (+7,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    686481611306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass49,032 miles (+8,087)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    618696096843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,945 miles (+8,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    923378258650
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Fail32,875 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,875 miles
    Test number
    297156175067
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass32,875 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,875 miles
    Test number
    465076175098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,743 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,743 miles
    Test number
    529680154141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,105 miles
    Test number
    808052762275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 VLL

Does LT59 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 VLL is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 VLL?
The MOT on LT59 VLL is valid until 12 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 VLL done?
LT59 VLL was recorded at 87,700 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,595 miles a year.
Has LT59 VLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 VLL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 VLL 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 VLL find?
LT59 VLL passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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