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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LP59 AVTMOT history

LP59 AVT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LP59 AVT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,199 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 AVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 AVT was last recorded at 72,199 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,760 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
439 miles
Average per year
3,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,199 miles
  • 2025 – 71,760 miles
  • 2024 – 70,699 miles
  • 2023 – 70,339 miles
  • 2022 – 68,866 miles
  • 2021 – 64,879 miles
  • 2020 – 56,410 miles
  • 2019 – 49,674 miles
  • 2018 – 48,888 miles
  • 2017 – 38,172 miles
  • 2016 – 30,268 miles
  • 2015 – 26,184 miles
  • 2014 – 24,149 miles
  • 2013 – 21,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,199 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,199 miles (+439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    257304885275
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,760 miles (+1,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,760 miles
    Test number
    554475585666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    662493903178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail70,699 miles (+360)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    987665206676
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,339 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,339 miles
    Test number
    326882578375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail70,329 miles (+1,463)4 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,329 miles
    Test number
    539571599348
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty

  7. Pass68,866 miles (+3,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,866 miles
    Test number
    460241133899
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FOUR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass64,879 miles (+8,469)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    501233958714
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread shoulder,

  9. Pass56,410 miles (+6,736)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,410 miles
    Test number
    448226252740
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass49,674 miles (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,674 miles
    Test number
    386351595038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass48,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    762763774081
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisorySurface cracking on outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

  12. Fail48,888 miles (+10,716)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    801934884577
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisorySurface cracking on outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

  13. Pass38,172 miles (+7,904)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,172 miles
    Test number
    705400665713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,268 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,268 miles
    Test number
    340400885631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,184 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,184 miles
    Test number
    936073735034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,149 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,149 miles
    Test number
    546546934015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    21,541 miles
    Test number
    525792443036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP59 AVT

Does LP59 AVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 AVT is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP59 AVT?
The MOT on LP59 AVT is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 AVT done?
LP59 AVT was recorded at 72,199 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,732 miles a year.
Has LP59 AVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 AVT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LP59 AVT 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 AVT find?
LP59 AVT passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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