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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LT59 VLSMOT history

LT59 VLS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

LT59 VLS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
136,106 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 VLS
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 expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 VLS was last recorded at 136,106 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 18,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,845 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
18,261 miles
Average per year
7,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,106 miles
  • 2023 – 117,845 miles
  • 2022 – 102,044 miles
  • 2021 – 94,704 miles
  • 2020 – 90,797 miles
  • 2019 – 85,382 miles
  • 2018 – 85,331 miles
  • 2017 – 85,064 miles
  • 2016 – 84,174 miles
  • 2015 – 75,207 miles
  • 2014 – 65,559 miles
  • 2013 – 55,418 miles
  • 2012 – 42,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,106 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,106 miles (+18,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,106 miles
    Test number
    289960961460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,845 miles (+15,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,845 miles
    Test number
    858113567886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass102,044 miles (+7,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    466370033576
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has reserve travel

  4. Pass94,704 miles (+3,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,704 miles
    Test number
    630238404765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody damage to n/s

  5. Pass90,797 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    521115964501
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail90,797 miles (+5,415)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    288059145930
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass85,382 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,382 miles
    Test number
    559539556060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    462337664951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail85,331 miles (+267)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    851669519866
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass85,064 miles (+890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,064 miles
    Test number
    987394904340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass84,174 miles (+8,967)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    901877679716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,207 miles (+9,648)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    343415052948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,559 miles (+10,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    717037414398
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall not deep enough for ply to expose

  14. Pass55,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,418 miles
    Test number
    746086623396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,418 miles (+12,846)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,418 miles
    Test number
    419956323318
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass42,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    768747422371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,572 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    827526522355
    • FailureNearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LT59 VLS

Does LT59 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 VLS expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 VLS?
The MOT on LT59 VLS expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 VLS done?
LT59 VLS was recorded at 136,106 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 7,701 miles a year.
Has LT59 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 VLS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LT59 VLS 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 VLS find?
LT59 VLS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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