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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,422 cc

LP15 BAUMOT history

LP15 BAU is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LP15 BAU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,047 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP15 BAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP15 BAU was last recorded at 168,047 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,042 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
14,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,047 miles
  • 2025 – 153,772 miles
  • 2024 – 135,302 miles
  • 2023 – 120,817 miles
  • 2021 – 107,361 miles
  • 2020 – 97,586 miles
  • 2019 – 87,361 miles
  • 2018 – 59,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,047 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop adrift (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump Stock Perished (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Back box outer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front top mount slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,047 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,047 miles
    Test number
    515323602399
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump Stock Perished (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Back box outer skin corroded

  2. Fail168,042 miles (+14,270)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,042 miles
    Test number
    178416864665
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump Stock Perished (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Back box outer skin corroded

  3. Pass153,772 miles (+18,470)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,772 miles
    Test number
    522147900860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Insecure

  4. Pass135,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,302 miles
    Test number
    328072342447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,298 miles (+14,481)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,298 miles
    Test number
    811635522634
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,817 miles (+13,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,817 miles
    Test number
    955761843297
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Clamps Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,361 miles (+9,775)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,361 miles
    Test number
    381318005049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    821150446092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail97,586 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    179580489182
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail97,586 miles (+75)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    321855468578
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail97,511 miles (+10,150)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,511 miles
    Test number
    992049012248
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass87,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    904977419235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail87,361 miles (+27,559)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    145851246112
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAir box not fully fitted

  14. Pass59,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    829791930185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail59,801 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,801 miles
    Test number
    202781411750
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LP15 BAU

Does LP15 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP15 BAU is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP15 BAU?
The MOT on LP15 BAU is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP15 BAU done?
LP15 BAU was recorded at 168,047 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 14,130 miles a year.
Has LP15 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP15 BAU has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP15 BAU 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 LP15 BAU find?
LP15 BAU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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