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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LX59 GNPMOT history

LX59 GNP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LX59 GNP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,021 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 GNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 GNP was last recorded at 71,021 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,866 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
4,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,021 miles
  • 2025 – 67,667 miles
  • 2024 – 63,494 miles
  • 2023 – 58,828 miles
  • 2022 – 52,664 miles
  • 2021 – 41,647 miles
  • 2020 – 36,747 miles
  • 2019 – 34,670 miles
  • 2018 – 30,710 miles
  • 2016 – 25,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,021 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside sill covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly laggingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust flexi damaged, system corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf+osf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,021 miles (+155)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,021 miles
    Test number
    277379111752
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly lagging

  2. Fail70,866 miles (+3,199)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    470378347087
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly lagging

  3. Pass67,667 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    617649305584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,494 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    374432433229
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged, system corroded.

  5. Fail63,492 miles (+4,664)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,492 miles
    Test number
    573758814150
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged, system corroded.

  6. Pass58,828 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    313375628402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf+osf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/front flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  7. Fail58,826 miles (+6,162)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,826 miles
    Test number
    832900127664
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf+osf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/front flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  8. Pass52,664 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,664 miles
    Test number
    412360224408
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail52,664 miles (+11,017)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,664 miles
    Test number
    494300458416
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass41,647 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,647 miles
    Test number
    893780493250
    • AdvisoryHandbrake near end of working travel

  11. Fail41,428 miles (+4,681)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,428 miles
    Test number
    712222332824
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake near end of working travel

  12. Pass36,747 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    719439309742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,670 miles
    Test number
    463270777843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail34,668 miles (+3,958)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,668 miles
    Test number
    472537743246
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass30,710 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    540682036237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,371 miles
    Test number
    266468863812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 GNP

Does LX59 GNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 GNP is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 GNP?
The MOT on LX59 GNP is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 GNP done?
LX59 GNP was recorded at 71,021 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,853 miles a year.
Has LX59 GNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 GNP has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 GNP 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 LX59 GNP find?
LX59 GNP passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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