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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LO10 GHNMOT history

LO10 GHN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LO10 GHN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
171,566 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 GHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO10 GHN was last recorded at 171,566 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 11,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,119 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,447 miles
Average per year
10,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,566 miles
  • 2025 – 160,119 miles
  • 2024 – 150,882 miles
  • 2023 – 144,514 miles
  • 2022 – 139,961 miles
  • 2021 – 133,854 miles
  • 2020 – 131,173 miles
  • 2019 – 115,073 miles
  • 2018 – 90,959 miles
  • 2017 – 76,926 miles
  • 2016 – 68,552 miles
  • 2015 – 60,476 miles
  • 2014 – 50,827 miles
  • 2013 – 38,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,566 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail171,566 miles (+11,447)14 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,566 miles
    Test number
    930054331941
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,119 miles
    Test number
    557410375818
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail160,118 miles (+9,236)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,118 miles
    Test number
    173040179431
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass150,882 miles (+6,368)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,882 miles
    Test number
    640231841289
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section at cat joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,514 miles (+4,553)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,514 miles
    Test number
    411102569133
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,961 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,961 miles
    Test number
    831839354664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,854 miles
    Test number
    358064668891
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail133,854 miles (+2,681)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,854 miles
    Test number
    275290454895
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass131,173 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,173 miles
    Test number
    947285533873
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  10. Fail131,101 miles (+16,028)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,101 miles
    Test number
    371622026261
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  11. Pass115,073 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,073 miles
    Test number
    209253621480
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail115,073 miles (+24,114)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,073 miles
    Test number
    259756312105
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass90,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    415716092188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail90,959 miles (+14,033)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    481799907170
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass76,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    251649976434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail76,926 miles (+8,374)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    604597526200
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass68,552 miles (+8,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    427773885016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,476 miles (+9,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,476 miles
    Test number
    397703065136
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass50,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    196211284149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,827 miles (+12,103)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    566367274101
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  21. Pass38,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    415392883180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO10 GHN

Does LO10 GHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO10 GHN expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO10 GHN?
The MOT on LO10 GHN expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO10 GHN done?
LO10 GHN was recorded at 171,566 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 10,125 miles a year.
Has LO10 GHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 GHN has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LO10 GHN 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 LO10 GHN find?
LO10 GHN failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 14 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 17 more.

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