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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LC10 TPOMOT history

LC10 TPO is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LC10 TPO red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,425 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC10 TPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC10 TPO was last recorded at 134,425 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 5,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,581 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,844 miles
Average per year
8,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,425 miles
  • 2025 – 128,581 miles
  • 2024 – 124,707 miles
  • 2023 – 105,355 miles
  • 2022 – 90,701 miles
  • 2021 – 71,134 miles
  • 2020 – 60,460 miles
  • 2019 – 50,416 miles
  • 2018 – 45,626 miles
  • 2017 – 40,680 miles
  • 2016 – 35,410 miles
  • 2015 – 29,909 miles
  • 2014 – 23,938 miles
  • 2013 – 18,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,425 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,425 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,425 miles
    Test number
    609327715226
    • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail134,425 miles (+5,844)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,425 miles
    Test number
    249745897872
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,581 miles (+3,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,581 miles
    Test number
    282915886771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,707 miles (+19,352)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,707 miles
    Test number
    657762368237
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,355 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,355 miles
    Test number
    899233081502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail105,355 miles (+14,654)5 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,355 miles
    Test number
    819692588945
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,701 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,701 miles
    Test number
    355024291023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail90,692 miles (+19,558)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,692 miles
    Test number
    902661327994
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    676703126761
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail71,134 miles (+10,674)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    917316206052
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass60,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,460 miles
    Test number
    507307378130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged ( Outer casing missing but retaining device still functions as intended ) (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail60,459 miles (+10,043)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,459 miles
    Test number
    301985346447
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged ( Outer casing missing but retaining device still functions as intended ) (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass50,416 miles (+4,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,416 miles
    Test number
    967246562559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass45,626 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    368563870088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail45,626 miles (+4,946)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    508605958233
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass40,680 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,680 miles
    Test number
    667069405470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop split

  17. Fail40,679 miles (+5,269)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,679 miles
    Test number
    334923651529
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop split

  18. Pass35,410 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,410 miles
    Test number
    868246210445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,407 miles (+5,498)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,407 miles
    Test number
    156999240706
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass29,909 miles (+5,971)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,909 miles
    Test number
    335931745156
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to the min legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low

  21. Pass23,938 miles (+5,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,938 miles
    Test number
    768350344147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass18,246 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,246 miles
    Test number
    175493123188
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LC10 TPO

Does LC10 TPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC10 TPO is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC10 TPO?
The MOT on LC10 TPO is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC10 TPO done?
LC10 TPO was recorded at 134,425 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 8,641 miles a year.
Has LC10 TPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC10 TPO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC10 TPO 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 LC10 TPO find?
LC10 TPO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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