
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
LP59 AOWMOT history
LP59 AOW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 181,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 181,539 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP59 AOW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 25 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP59 AOW was last recorded at 181,539 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 11,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,842 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,697 miles
- Average per year
- 11,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,539 miles
- 2025 – 169,842 miles
- 2024 – 158,624 miles
- 2023 – 146,661 miles
- 2022 – 136,215 miles
- 2021 – 122,736 miles
- 2020 – 116,420 miles
- 2019 – 106,605 miles
- 2018 – 96,086 miles
- 2017 – 85,126 miles
- 2015 – 69,934 miles
- 2014 – 48,834 miles
- 2013 – 37,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryHand brake highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
N/s/r light unit cracked
Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,539 miles (+11,697)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 181,539 miles
- Test number
- 423338276330
- 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))
- AdvisoryHand brake high
Pass169,842 miles (+11,218)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 169,842 miles
- Test number
- 695414768558
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryHand brake high
- AdvisoryN/s/r foot and hand brake low reading
Pass158,624 miles (+11,963)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 158,624 miles
- Test number
- 781429865408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Pass146,661 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 146,661 miles
- Test number
- 904509729193
- 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))
Fail146,661 miles (+10,446)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,661 miles
- Test number
- 460950129961
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass136,215 miles (+13,479)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 136,215 miles
- Test number
- 117967350898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,736 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 122,736 miles
- Test number
- 626331327317
- AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked
Fail122,736 miles (+6,316)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,736 miles
- Test number
- 340348572051
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked
Pass116,420 miles (+9,815)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 116,420 miles
- Test number
- 348068984701
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked
Pass106,605 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 106,605 miles
- Test number
- 300620620519
- 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))
- AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked
- AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
Fail106,605 miles (+10,519)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,605 miles
- Test number
- 478543387032
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked
- AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
Pass96,086 miles (+10,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 96,086 miles
- Test number
- 528510697793
- AdvisoryN/s/r light cracked
Pass85,126 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 85,126 miles
- Test number
- 427839026755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked
Fail85,126 miles (+15,192)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,126 miles
- Test number
- 316616281460
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked
Pass69,934 miles (+10,423)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 69,934 miles
- Test number
- 984699182718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,511 miles (+10,677)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 59,511 miles
- Test number
- 155890415459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,834 miles (+11,332)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 48,834 miles
- Test number
- 886412504082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 37,502 miles
- Test number
- 585790613024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP59 AOW
- Does LP59 AOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 AOW is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP59 AOW?
- The MOT on LP59 AOW is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP59 AOW done?
- LP59 AOW was recorded at 181,539 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 11,057 miles a year.
- Has LP59 AOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP59 AOW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LP59 AOW 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 LP59 AOW find?
- LP59 AOW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; hand brake high.
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