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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LO10 MZDMOT history

LO10 MZD is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LO10 MZD red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,623 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 MZD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 MZD was last recorded at 111,623 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 10,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,131 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,492 miles
Average per year
8,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,623 miles
  • 2024 – 101,131 miles
  • 2023 – 94,217 miles
  • 2022 – 84,340 miles
  • 2021 – 77,420 miles
  • 2020 – 72,756 miles
  • 2019 – 66,337 miles
  • 2018 – 54,736 miles
  • 2017 – 45,839 miles
  • 2016 – 38,727 miles
  • 2015 – 30,785 miles
  • 2014 – 20,640 miles
  • 2013 – 12,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,623 miles
  • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded.

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,623 miles (+10,492)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,623 miles
    Test number
    282705016722
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded.
  2. Pass101,131 miles (+6,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,131 miles
    Test number
    885731483731
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass94,217 miles (+9,877)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    138867192144
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass84,340 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    818110748916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres, inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail84,337 miles (+6,917)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,337 miles
    Test number
    690274976756
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres, inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass77,420 miles (+4,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,420 miles
    Test number
    306839834635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass72,756 miles (+6,419)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,756 miles
    Test number
    169229609231
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass66,337 miles (+11,601)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,337 miles
    Test number
    786431126165
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass54,736 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    511715015338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Fail54,724 miles (+8,885)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    432988664329
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass45,839 miles (+7,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,839 miles
    Test number
    390906805086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass38,727 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,727 miles
    Test number
    846799119549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,785 miles (+10,145)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    619151838091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,640 miles (+8,396)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,640 miles
    Test number
    388054874126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    12,244 miles
    Test number
    957066983122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail12,244 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,244 miles
    Test number
    697985983134
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LO10 MZD

Does LO10 MZD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 MZD is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO10 MZD?
The MOT on LO10 MZD is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 MZD done?
LO10 MZD was recorded at 111,623 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,031 miles a year.
Has LO10 MZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 MZD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LO10 MZD 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 MZD find?
LO10 MZD passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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