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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LP10 RUHMOT history

LP10 RUH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LP10 RUH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,058 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP10 RUH
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
16 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP10 RUH was last recorded at 151,058 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 11,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,272 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,786 miles
Average per year
8,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,058 miles
  • 2024 – 139,272 miles
  • 2023 – 128,039 miles
  • 2022 – 119,959 miles
  • 2021 – 115,007 miles
  • 2020 – 109,432 miles
  • 2019 – 102,901 miles
  • 2018 – 94,278 miles
  • 2017 – 87,948 miles
  • 2016 – 78,682 miles
  • 2015 – 62,663 miles
  • 2014 – 51,879 miles
  • 2013 – 43,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,058 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly smooth around inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,058 miles (+11,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,058 miles
    Test number
    492975208727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass139,272 miles (+242)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,272 miles
    Test number
    485961727885
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly smooth around inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth around inside. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever, travel high.
  3. Fail139,030 miles (+10,991)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,030 miles
    Test number
    934440310428
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly smooth around inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth around inside. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever, travel high.
  4. Pass128,039 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,039 miles
    Test number
    178945067775
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to NSF outer sill
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail128,013 miles (+8,054)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    694874126719
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to NSF outer sill
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass119,959 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    720812664554
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion in sill is not considered to be in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail119,948 miles (+4,941)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,948 miles
    Test number
    761755917790
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Also slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion in sill is not considered to be in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass115,007 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,007 miles
    Test number
    486594844738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,432 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    102688223479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks damp
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
  10. Fail109,432 miles (+6,531)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    989616136540
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks damp
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
  11. Pass102,901 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,901 miles
    Test number
    957000038255
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Fail102,901 miles (+8,623)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,901 miles
    Test number
    951961978531
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  13. Pass94,278 miles (+6,330)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,278 miles
    Test number
    579578307124
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass87,948 miles (+9,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,948 miles
    Test number
    398485391598
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Pass78,682 miles (+16,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,682 miles
    Test number
    781087886225
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding but not excessive
  16. Pass62,663 miles (+10,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,663 miles
    Test number
    143400593601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,879 miles (+7,882)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,879 miles
    Test number
    747391144275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,997 miles
    Test number
    509638913251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,997 miles2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,997 miles
    Test number
    895088013200
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LP10 RUH

Does LP10 RUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP10 RUH is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP10 RUH?
The MOT on LP10 RUH is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP10 RUH done?
LP10 RUH was recorded at 151,058 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 8,731 miles a year.
Has LP10 RUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP10 RUH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LP10 RUH 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 RUH find?
LP10 RUH passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front coil spring corroded.

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