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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LO10 OJJMOT history

LO10 OJJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LO10 OJJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
146,573 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 OJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO10 OJJ was last recorded at 146,573 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,241 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,332 miles
Average per year
8,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,573 miles
  • 2024 – 145,241 miles
  • 2023 – 131,581 miles
  • 2022 – 119,832 miles
  • 2021 – 110,672 miles
  • 2020 – 102,544 miles
  • 2019 – 90,410 miles
  • 2018 – 75,507 miles
  • 2017 – 66,657 miles
  • 2016 – 57,284 miles
  • 2015 – 47,861 miles
  • 2014 – 43,652 miles
  • 2013 – 36,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,573 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail146,573 miles (+1,332)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,573 miles
    Test number
    529222072261
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass145,241 miles (+13,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,241 miles
    Test number
    173453938551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Both fronts (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,581 miles
    Test number
    622370121521
    • 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))

  4. Fail131,581 miles (+11,749)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,581 miles
    Test number
    365545948744
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,832 miles (+32)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,832 miles
    Test number
    451288393241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Fail119,800 miles (+9,128)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,800 miles
    Test number
    121613268462
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under vehicle covers prevent thorough inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass110,672 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,672 miles
    Test number
    268375158852
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail110,670 miles (+8,126)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,670 miles
    Test number
    133365378777
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass102,544 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,544 miles
    Test number
    498127021868
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section, centre clamp and backbox deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail102,544 miles (+12,134)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,544 miles
    Test number
    609620507173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section, centre clamp and backbox deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass90,410 miles (+14,903)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,410 miles
    Test number
    290726162184
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,507 miles (+8,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,507 miles
    Test number
    145637943444
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroding

  13. Pass66,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,657 miles
    Test number
    230627871233
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Fail66,657 miles (+9,373)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,657 miles
    Test number
    106270900830
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass57,284 miles (+9,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,284 miles
    Test number
    500714979765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,861 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,861 miles
    Test number
    637548665066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,652 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    198640834283
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass43,652 miles (+6,999)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    215430234297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,653 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    387333033421
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

  20. Pass36,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    689163233274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO10 OJJ

Does LO10 OJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO10 OJJ expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO10 OJJ?
The MOT on LO10 OJJ expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO10 OJJ done?
LO10 OJJ was recorded at 146,573 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 8,795 miles a year.
Has LO10 OJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 OJJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LO10 OJJ 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 OJJ find?
LO10 OJJ failed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective, and 9 more.

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