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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LX59 YSLMOT history

LX59 YSL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 56,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LX59 YSL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,618 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YSL was last recorded at 56,618 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 7,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,880 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,738 miles
Average per year
2,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,618 miles
  • 2025 – 48,880 miles
  • 2024 – 46,043 miles
  • 2023 – 45,016 miles
  • 2022 – 44,391 miles
  • 2021 – 43,047 miles
  • 2019 – 42,244 miles
  • 2018 – 38,021 miles
  • 2017 – 35,129 miles
  • 2016 – 31,024 miles
  • 2015 – 29,017 miles
  • 2014 – 26,583 miles
  • 2013 – 22,537 miles
  • 2012 – 18,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,618 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component 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 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,618 miles (+7,738)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,618 miles
    Test number
    283103567050
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component 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 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass48,880 miles (+2,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,880 miles
    Test number
    498390626643
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass46,043 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,043 miles
    Test number
    249304928357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,016 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,016 miles
    Test number
    970915868027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,391 miles (+1,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,391 miles
    Test number
    335299552438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass43,047 miles (+803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,047 miles
    Test number
    527680695277
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass42,244 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,244 miles
    Test number
    813893321369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,021 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    616896114422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,019 miles (+2,890)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    732447937411
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass35,129 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,129 miles
    Test number
    349704776445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,128 miles (+4,104)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    789842569723
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass31,024 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,024 miles
    Test number
    770211269430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,017 miles (+2,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,017 miles
    Test number
    338620020488
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamping sleeve (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp lense cracked
  14. Pass26,583 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,583 miles
    Test number
    856921324215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,537 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,537 miles
    Test number
    227349823253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,662 miles
    Test number
    246571132230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,662 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,662 miles
    Test number
    528681232234
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LX59 YSL

Does LX59 YSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 YSL is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YSL?
The MOT on LX59 YSL is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 YSL done?
LX59 YSL was recorded at 56,618 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 2,831 miles a year.
Has LX59 YSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YSL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LX59 YSL 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 YSL find?
LX59 YSL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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