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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.

LP59 AOW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass181,539 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass122,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,736 miles
    Test number
    626331327317
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light unit cracked
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass96,086 miles (+10,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,086 miles
    Test number
    528510697793
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light cracked
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass69,934 miles (+10,423)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,934 miles
    Test number
    984699182718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,511 miles (+10,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    155890415459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,834 miles (+11,332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,834 miles
    Test number
    886412504082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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