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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LO10 VLUMOT history

LO10 VLU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LO10 VLU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,724 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 VLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 VLU was last recorded at 141,724 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,217 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,507 miles
Average per year
6,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,724 miles
  • 2025 – 136,217 miles
  • 2024 – 129,014 miles
  • 2023 – 121,179 miles
  • 2022 – 113,337 miles
  • 2021 – 105,899 miles
  • 2020 – 98,974 miles
  • 2019 – 91,923 miles
  • 2018 – 85,027 miles
  • 2017 – 78,009 miles
  • 2016 – 71,146 miles
  • 2015 – 62,216 miles
  • 2014 – 56,479 miles
  • 2013 – 49,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,724 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,724 miles (+5,507)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    227960680338
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,217 miles (+7,203)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    136,217 miles
    Test number
    404724818251
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass129,014 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    901073516695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail129,013 miles (+7,834)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,013 miles
    Test number
    476171535573
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass121,179 miles (+7,842)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,179 miles
    Test number
    963782568787
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass113,337 miles (+7,438)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,337 miles
    Test number
    584568591551
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion/wear on rear exhaust box

  7. Pass105,899 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,899 miles
    Test number
    289313459903
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/wear on rear exhaust box

  8. Fail105,899 miles (+6,925)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,899 miles
    Test number
    432673004320
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/wear on rear exhaust box

  9. Pass98,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,974 miles
    Test number
    833068785336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,974 miles (+7,051)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,974 miles
    Test number
    119427761015
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass91,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,923 miles
    Test number
    608131392687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,923 miles (+6,896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,923 miles
    Test number
    311340678100
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass85,027 miles (+7,018)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,027 miles
    Test number
    883510707988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  14. Pass78,009 miles (+6,863)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    749186156876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers are fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass71,146 miles (+8,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,146 miles
    Test number
    255185059273
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover is fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted

  16. Pass62,216 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,216 miles
    Test number
    157068465093
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail62,216 miles (+5,737)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,216 miles
    Test number
    735188065018
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass56,479 miles (+6,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,479 miles
    Test number
    409317694098
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass49,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    289138393015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO10 VLU

Does LO10 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 VLU is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 VLU?
The MOT on LO10 VLU is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 VLU done?
LO10 VLU was recorded at 141,724 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 6,962 miles a year.
Has LO10 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 VLU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LO10 VLU 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 VLU find?
LO10 VLU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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