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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,422 cc

LP10 RUCMOT history

LP10 RUC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LP10 RUC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,354 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP10 RUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP10 RUC was last recorded at 104,354 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 5,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,365 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,989 miles
Average per year
5,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,354 miles
  • 2025 – 98,365 miles
  • 2024 – 91,548 miles
  • 2023 – 85,101 miles
  • 2022 – 79,694 miles
  • 2021 – 74,935 miles
  • 2020 – 70,974 miles
  • 2019 – 66,163 miles
  • 2018 – 63,305 miles
  • 2017 – 59,688 miles
  • 2016 – 56,322 miles
  • 2015 – 50,773 miles
  • 2014 – 41,275 miles
  • 2013 – 32,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sill panels getting rusty

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 has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Bump stop perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,354 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,354 miles
    Test number
    963169794455
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sill panels getting rusty

  2. Fail104,354 miles (+5,989)2 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,354 miles
    Test number
    188280190759
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sill panels getting rusty

  3. Pass98,365 miles (+6,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,365 miles
    Test number
    425654463919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,548 miles (+6,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,548 miles
    Test number
    392600722003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  5. Pass85,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,101 miles
    Test number
    654565871373
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST RUSTY

  6. Fail85,101 miles (+5,407)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,101 miles
    Test number
    193005403133
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST RUSTY

  7. Pass79,694 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    428785200639
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  8. Fail79,692 miles (+4,757)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    381178198545
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  9. Pass74,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    885270651060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight travel on handbrake

  10. Fail74,935 miles (+3,961)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    893960741126
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight travel on handbrake

  11. Pass70,974 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    159666553020
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop failed
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  12. Fail70,974 miles (+4,811)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    403315479387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop failed
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted

  13. Pass66,163 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,163 miles
    Test number
    929682518446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    436135522946
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

  15. Fail63,305 miles (+3,617)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    595488086454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

  16. Pass59,688 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,688 miles
    Test number
    144056260343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,322 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,322 miles
    Test number
    824563692777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,773 miles (+9,498)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,773 miles
    Test number
    346886225411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,275 miles (+8,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,275 miles
    Test number
    669215224241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,572 miles
    Test number
    217277613224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP10 RUC

Does LP10 RUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP10 RUC is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP10 RUC?
The MOT on LP10 RUC is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP10 RUC done?
LP10 RUC was recorded at 104,354 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,466 miles a year.
Has LP10 RUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP10 RUC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP10 RUC 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 RUC find?
LP10 RUC passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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