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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LT59 YWMMOT history

LT59 YWM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LT59 YWM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,011 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 YWM
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
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 YWM was last recorded at 73,011 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,891 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,120 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,011 miles
  • 2025 – 70,891 miles
  • 2024 – 68,935 miles
  • 2023 – 67,030 miles
  • 2022 – 64,772 miles
  • 2021 – 62,219 miles
  • 2020 – 60,434 miles
  • 2019 – 58,256 miles
  • 2018 – 56,242 miles
  • 2017 – 53,365 miles
  • 2016 – 48,513 miles
  • 2015 – 43,106 miles
  • 2014 – 35,179 miles
  • 2013 – 26,544 miles
  • 2012 – 18,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,011 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    993983789397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,011 miles (+2,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    393290798220
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass70,891 miles (+1,956)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,891 miles
    Test number
    428832233643
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts worn and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass68,935 miles (+1,905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,935 miles
    Test number
    403225059088
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt casing missing but not affecting the buckle
    • AdvisoryOuter Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass67,030 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    504111421698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass67,030 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    755572569427
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail67,030 miles (+2,258)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    521659902557
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass64,772 miles (+8)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    449402846531
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both NS and OS inner driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail64,764 miles (+2,545)1 dangerous4 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    568116866496
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lens damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Position lamp lens broken sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both NS and OS inner driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass62,219 miles (+1,785)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,219 miles
    Test number
    456649270849
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall inner has driven flat damage

  11. Pass60,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    940476407973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail60,434 miles (+2,178)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    134631968238
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass58,256 miles (+2,014)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,256 miles
    Test number
    686603470505
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass56,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,242 miles
    Test number
    619901421230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail56,242 miles (+2,877)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,242 miles
    Test number
    928485338271
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass53,365 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    895086652030
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

  17. Fail53,350 miles (+4,837)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,350 miles
    Test number
    405362087122
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

  18. Pass48,513 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,513 miles
    Test number
    260594511632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,106 miles
    Test number
    498737504823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,106 miles (+7,927)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,106 miles
    Test number
    597308085250
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass35,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,179 miles
    Test number
    465802374267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,179 miles (+8,635)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,179 miles
    Test number
    765082074252
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass26,544 miles (+7,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    277294263251
    • 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)

  24. Pass18,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,829 miles
    Test number
    758103672243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 YWM

Does LT59 YWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 YWM is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 YWM?
The MOT on LT59 YWM is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 YWM done?
LT59 YWM was recorded at 73,011 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has LT59 YWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 YWM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 YWM 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 YWM find?
LT59 YWM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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