VOLKSWAGEN POLO AK59KYU has 23 MOTs

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This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 96,509 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 15:16.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 6th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

AK59KYU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH MARCH 202796,509 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 202696,509 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20256TH MARCH 202694,684 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 202594,684 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  3. PRS - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST MARCH 20246TH MARCH 202592,308 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 202492,298 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded To The Extent That Control Of The Vehicle Is Likely To Be Adversely Affected Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side Low Effort (1.4.1 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH MARCH 20236TH MARCH 202482,487 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED1ST MARCH 202382,468 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Reversing Lamp Does Not Emit A Steady White Light (4.6.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Rack Fitted) Inner Rack End (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front 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))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front 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))
  8. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side Low Effort (1.4.1 (a))
  13. MAJOR - Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle Both Rear Handbrake Cables Insecure Fouling Against Tear Tyres (5.2.3 (f))
  14. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH MARCH 20226TH MARCH 202372,986 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel Inner Rack End (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED5TH MARCH 202272,986 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel Inner Rack End (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Not The Best
  5. ADVISORY - Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 202125TH FEBRUARY 202264,733 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 202164,719 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Shield Insecure
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202024TH FEBRUARY 202158,181 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 202058,181 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Position Lamp Missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure Middle Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201919TH FEBRUARY 202054,074 MI
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 201954,071 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201819TH FEBRUARY 201949,205 MI
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201719TH FEBRUARY 201845,225 MI
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 201617TH FEBRUARY 201741,235 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Back Box Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 201641,235 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Back Box Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 201517TH FEBRUARY 201635,910 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201417TH FEBRUARY 201531,236 MI
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201216TH OCTOBER 201326,577 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Bump Stops Fallen In Half
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AK59KYU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

AK59KYU MOT Comments

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AK59KYU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 96,509 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,677 miles

AK59KYU FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration AK59KYU was manufactured on Friday 16th October 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 96,509 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,677 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AK59KYU has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 37 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 41 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does AK59KYU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 AK59KYU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AK59KYU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 AK59KYU does have Tax. Read more

When does AK59KYU Tax expire?

The current Tax for AK59KYU will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AK59KYU MOT expire?

The current MOT for AK59KYU will expire in 10 months on Saturday 6th March 2027. Read more

When did AK59KYU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AK59KYU was on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 15:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AK59KYU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for AK59KYU we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AK59KYU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for AK59KYU we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AK59KYU?

AK59KYU is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has AK59KYU done?

The odometer reading for AK59KYU at the last MOT in February 2026 was 96,509 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,677 miles per year. Read more

How old is AK59KYU?

The vehicle AK59KYU was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th October 2009. Read more

What colour is AK59KYU?

The official colour of AK59KYU is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does AK59KYU have?

AK59KYU has a 1.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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