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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LP10 DXRMOT history

LP10 DXR is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LP10 DXR black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,697 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP10 DXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP10 DXR was last recorded at 72,697 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 6,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,923 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,774 miles
Average per year
4,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,697 miles
  • 2025 – 65,923 miles
  • 2024 – 61,447 miles
  • 2023 – 57,240 miles
  • 2022 – 53,306 miles
  • 2021 – 49,724 miles
  • 2020 – 45,039 miles
  • 2018 – 38,385 miles
  • 2017 – 33,800 miles
  • 2016 – 28,050 miles
  • 2015 – 21,862 miles
  • 2014 – 18,349 miles
  • 2013 – 14,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,697 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,697 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,697 miles
    Test number
    372768467093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,923 miles (+95)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,923 miles
    Test number
    517125832460
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Fail65,828 miles (+4,381)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    567293718613
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass61,447 miles (+4,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,447 miles
    Test number
    849809054814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass57,240 miles (+3,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,240 miles
    Test number
    400416273926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass53,306 miles (+3,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    720267014937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass49,724 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    726179596437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,039 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    450544222068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,385 miles (+4,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,385 miles
    Test number
    854594180006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass33,800 miles (+75)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,800 miles
    Test number
    479857528562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail33,725 miles (+5,675)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,725 miles
    Test number
    119964140243
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass28,050 miles (+525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    602947391630
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail27,525 miles (+5,663)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,525 miles
    Test number
    984921112201
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5-3.0mm (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass21,862 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,862 miles
    Test number
    795669300160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    18,349 miles
    Test number
    377032344476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,349 miles (+4,331)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,349 miles
    Test number
    689032544272
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass14,018 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    14,018 miles
    Test number
    865572943267
    • NoteSmall cracks in tread of offside front and nearside rear tyre

Questions about LP10 DXR

Does LP10 DXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP10 DXR is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP10 DXR?
The MOT on LP10 DXR is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP10 DXR done?
LP10 DXR was recorded at 72,697 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,742 miles a year.
Has LP10 DXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP10 DXR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP10 DXR 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 LP10 DXR find?
LP10 DXR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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