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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LB10 AETMOT history

LB10 AET is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
164,721 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 AET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 AET was last recorded at 164,721 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,709 miles · 27 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
10,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,721 miles
  • 2024 – 153,448 miles
  • 2023 – 145,107 miles
  • 2022 – 135,273 miles
  • 2021 – 125,594 miles
  • 2020 – 118,673 miles
  • 2019 – 108,586 miles
  • 2018 – 95,719 miles
  • 2017 – 84,342 miles
  • 2016 – 71,571 miles
  • 2015 – 59,439 miles
  • 2014 – 45,090 miles
  • 2013 – 31,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,721 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,721 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    164,721 miles
    Test number
    327290070424
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail164,709 miles (+11,261)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,709 miles
    Test number
    242046974529
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,448 miles
    Test number
    384844254040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
  4. Fail153,448 miles (+8,341)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,448 miles
    Test number
    166522950352
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
  5. Pass145,107 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,107 miles
    Test number
    887977376851
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
  6. Fail145,105 miles (+9,832)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,105 miles
    Test number
    506739911892
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
  7. Pass135,273 miles (+9,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,273 miles
    Test number
    825921021451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass125,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,594 miles
    Test number
    239058532775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail125,594 miles (+6,921)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,594 miles
    Test number
    366156093832
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll wipers noisy
  10. Pass118,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,673 miles
    Test number
    378212943153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,668 miles (+10,082)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,668 miles
    Test number
    319756075948
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass108,586 miles (+12,867)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    323239513861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    536694318355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,719 miles (+11,377)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    871616437418
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass84,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    301471108564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,342 miles (+12,771)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    965868169404
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass71,571 miles (+12,132)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,571 miles
    Test number
    118128514351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,439 miles (+14,349)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,439 miles
    Test number
    589627845161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,090 miles (+13,666)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,090 miles
    Test number
    777335434168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,424 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,424 miles
    Test number
    215043243132
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres perished.

Questions about LB10 AET

Does LB10 AET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 AET is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB10 AET?
The MOT on LB10 AET is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB10 AET done?
LB10 AET was recorded at 164,721 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 10,577 miles a year.
Has LB10 AET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 AET has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB10 AET 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 LB10 AET find?
LB10 AET passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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