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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LT59 VLUMOT history

LT59 VLU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LT59 VLU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,710 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 VLU
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 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 VLU was last recorded at 133,710 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,077 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,633 miles
Average per year
8,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,710 miles
  • 2024 – 128,077 miles
  • 2023 – 119,868 miles
  • 2022 – 113,649 miles
  • 2021 – 100,998 miles
  • 2020 – 95,760 miles
  • 2019 – 92,739 miles
  • 2018 – 88,905 miles
  • 2017 – 80,673 miles
  • 2016 – 74,753 miles
  • 2015 – 66,870 miles
  • 2014 – 57,307 miles
  • 2013 – 42,127 miles
  • 2012 – 26,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,710 miles
    Test number
    137526220127
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,710 miles (+5,633)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,710 miles
    Test number
    652790803118
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,077 miles
    Test number
    256920197847
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,077 miles (+8,209)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,077 miles
    Test number
    899387747679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing fit new wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,868 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,868 miles
    Test number
    206603445363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,672 miles (+6,023)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,672 miles
    Test number
    615326366235
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass113,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    495290289989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail113,649 miles (+12,651)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    795566042833
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass100,998 miles (+5,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,998 miles
    Test number
    718128941878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,760 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    813246858887
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Fail95,760 miles (+3,021)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    279995588466
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass92,739 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,739 miles
    Test number
    649252767183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,905 miles (+8,232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,905 miles
    Test number
    483238680187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass80,673 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,673 miles
    Test number
    826597622797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,753 miles (+7,883)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    528265995775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    416383264393
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has minor cracks
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has minor cracks

  17. Fail66,870 miles (+9,563)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    339384052290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has minor cracks
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has minor cracks

  18. Fail57,307 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    448829414457
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  19. Pass57,307 miles (+15,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    559509714342
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  20. Pass42,127 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,127 miles
    Test number
    488970123411
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  21. Fail42,126 miles (+15,571)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    316600623320
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  22. Pass26,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,555 miles
    Test number
    189339322396
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about LT59 VLU

Does LT59 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 VLU is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT59 VLU?
The MOT on LT59 VLU is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 VLU done?
LT59 VLU was recorded at 133,710 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,226 miles a year.
Has LT59 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 VLU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 VLU 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 VLU find?
LT59 VLU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front.

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