Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
LT59 VLNMOT history
LT59 VLN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 132,751 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,493 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT59 VLN
- 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
- 27 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LT59 VLN was last recorded at 132,751 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 13,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,742 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,009 miles
- Average per year
- 8,493 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,751 miles
- 2025 – 119,742 miles
- 2024 – 114,603 miles
- 2023 – 110,321 miles
- 2022 – 103,997 miles
- 2021 – 96,918 miles
- 2020 – 87,407 miles
- 2019 – 77,346 miles
- 2018 – 66,729 miles
- 2017 – 54,133 miles
- 2016 – 40,139 miles
- 2015 – 38,904 miles
- 2014 – 31,072 miles
- 2013 – 22,165 miles
- 2012 – 14,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail132,751 miles
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whole outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp glass damaged
- AdvisoryRear lamps dim in operation
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail132,751 miles (+13,009)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,751 miles
- Test number
- 398554710886
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whole outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp glass damaged
- AdvisoryRear lamps dim in operation
Pass119,742 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 119,742 miles
- Test number
- 979966449621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail119,742 miles (+5,139)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,742 miles
- Test number
- 981533520547
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure headlight bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,603 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 114,603 miles
- Test number
- 978879334718
- 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))
Fail114,603 miles (+4,282)11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,603 miles
- Test number
- 627863957234
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryAntifreez below min
Pass110,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 110,321 miles
- Test number
- 585895062640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,321 miles (+6,324)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,321 miles
- Test number
- 246783079950
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leaking at center clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,997 miles (+7,079)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 103,997 miles
- Test number
- 622297916897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,918 miles (+9,511)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 96,918 miles
- Test number
- 906271515141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,407 miles (+10,061)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 87,407 miles
- Test number
- 686357554485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,346 miles (+10,617)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 77,346 miles
- Test number
- 971225619480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,729 miles (+12,596)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 66,729 miles
- Test number
- 703662961398
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 54,133 miles
- Test number
- 649243642015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,133 miles (+13,994)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,133 miles
- Test number
- 485847164791
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass40,139 miles (+1,235)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 40,139 miles
- Test number
- 400324548325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,904 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 38,904 miles
- Test number
- 428939753868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,904 miles (+7,832)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,904 miles
- Test number
- 789529516712
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass31,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 31,072 miles
- Test number
- 879180334357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,072 miles (+8,907)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,072 miles
- Test number
- 268200834359
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass22,165 miles (+7,658)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 22,165 miles
- Test number
- 836302613329
- NoteOffside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Pass14,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 14,507 miles
- Test number
- 955877312317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT59 VLN
- Does LT59 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LT59 VLN expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LT59 VLN?
- The MOT on LT59 VLN expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LT59 VLN done?
- LT59 VLN was recorded at 132,751 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,493 miles a year.
- Has LT59 VLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT59 VLN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LT59 VLN 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 VLN find?
- LT59 VLN failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim too high; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whole outer sill, and 11 more.
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