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Volkswagen Polo

Orange · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LP59 BOUMOT history

LP59 BOU is an orange petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LP59 BOU orange Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,497 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BOU was last recorded at 80,497 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,497 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,497 miles
  • 2025 – 77,502 miles
  • 2023 – 73,570 miles
  • 2022 – 69,343 miles
  • 2021 – 66,522 miles
  • 2019 – 58,772 miles
  • 2018 – 55,605 miles
  • 2017 – 52,334 miles
  • 2016 – 49,185 miles
  • 2015 – 46,434 miles
  • 2014 – 36,552 miles
  • 2013 – 26,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,497 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit and OSR worn on the edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,497 miles
    Test number
    529526468089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,497 miles (+2,995)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,497 miles
    Test number
    634710297119
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. Pass77,502 miles (+3,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,502 miles
    Test number
    480658063921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass73,570 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    899522960372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,208 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    705724339941
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit and OSR worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (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))
  6. Fail72,182 miles (+2,839)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,182 miles
    Test number
    548400693452
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit and OSR worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (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))
  7. Pass69,343 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    758686400598
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases broken at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail69,343 miles (+2,821)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    406655176156
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases broken at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass66,522 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,522 miles
    Test number
    359427426097
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail66,522 miles (+7,750)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,522 miles
    Test number
    812502698410
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass58,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,772 miles
    Test number
    271402567916
    • 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))
  12. Fail58,772 miles (+3,167)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,772 miles
    Test number
    436370836673
    • MajorReversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
    • 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))
  13. Pass55,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,605 miles
    Test number
    243677046454
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Fail55,605 miles (+3,271)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,605 miles
    Test number
    954866140254
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass52,334 miles (+3,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    104251470363
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass49,185 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,185 miles
    Test number
    965695457185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,434 miles (+9,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,434 miles
    Test number
    107854615449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass36,552 miles (+10,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,552 miles
    Test number
    188224234482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  19. Pass26,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,120 miles
    Test number
    609853623064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP59 BOU

Does LP59 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 BOU is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BOU?
The MOT on LP59 BOU is valid until 15 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 BOU done?
LP59 BOU was recorded at 80,497 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
Has LP59 BOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BOU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP59 BOU 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 BOU find?
LP59 BOU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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