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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LT59 VLOMOT history

LT59 VLO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LT59 VLO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,877 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 VLO
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
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 VLO was last recorded at 114,877 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,585 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,292 miles
Average per year
7,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,877 miles
  • 2025 – 112,585 miles
  • 2024 – 111,127 miles
  • 2023 – 109,871 miles
  • 2022 – 107,132 miles
  • 2021 – 97,857 miles
  • 2020 – 76,618 miles
  • 2019 – 59,259 miles
  • 2018 – 50,164 miles
  • 2017 – 42,082 miles
  • 2016 – 33,316 miles
  • 2015 – 23,529 miles
  • 2014 – 15,307 miles
  • 2013 – 7,820 miles
  • 2012 – 7,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,877 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  • AdvisoryParking brake weak and has long travel

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under body panels fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,877 miles (+2,292)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,877 miles
    Test number
    297327419404
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisoryParking brake weak and has long travel

  2. Pass112,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,585 miles
    Test number
    895753900578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,581 miles (+5)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,581 miles
    Test number
    153437194865
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail112,576 miles (+1,449)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,576 miles
    Test number
    432275858057
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,127 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,127 miles
    Test number
    421089409423
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded (rear silencer)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail111,127 miles (+1,256)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,127 miles
    Test number
    806954854906
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded (rear silencer)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass109,871 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,871 miles
    Test number
    809627904506
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail109,871 miles (+2,739)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,871 miles
    Test number
    864057174349
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass107,132 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,132 miles
    Test number
    136618013788
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted

  10. Fail107,021 miles (+9,164)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,021 miles
    Test number
    670547158331
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted

  11. Pass97,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,857 miles
    Test number
    514432618600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail97,857 miles (+21,239)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,857 miles
    Test number
    650811004500
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment LEVER GOING TOO HIGH (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass76,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,618 miles
    Test number
    404401471160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail76,618 miles (+17,359)3 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,618 miles
    Test number
    517260069299
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass59,259 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,259 miles
    Test number
    967139791208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    931229998774
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly

  17. Fail59,018 miles (+8,854)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    425828865895
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly

  18. Pass50,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,164 miles
    Test number
    254209049386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,164 miles (+8,082)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,164 miles
    Test number
    770679097657
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  20. Pass42,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    224173196397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail42,082 miles (+8,766)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    330214808915
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass33,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,316 miles
    Test number
    866283676088
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check n/s/r seatbelt due to baby seat fitted

  23. Fail33,316 miles (+9,787)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,316 miles
    Test number
    263810339447
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check n/s/r seatbelt due to baby seat fitted

  24. Fail23,529 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,529 miles
    Test number
    255144555183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass23,529 miles (+8,222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,529 miles
    Test number
    886474855160
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass15,307 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,307 miles
    Test number
    856374554104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    7,820 miles
    Test number
    108602163120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail7,820 miles (+524)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,820 miles
    Test number
    479571463114
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass7,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    7,296 miles
    Test number
    265927412378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 VLO

Does LT59 VLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 VLO is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 VLO?
The MOT on LT59 VLO is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 VLO done?
LT59 VLO was recorded at 114,877 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,747 miles a year.
Has LT59 VLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 VLO has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 VLO 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 VLO find?
LT59 VLO passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear exhaust box corroded.; parking brake weak and has long travel.

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