
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass80,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 80,497 miles
- Test number
- 529526468089
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass73,570 miles (+1,362)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 73,570 miles
- Test number
- 899522960372
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass49,185 miles (+2,751)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 49,185 miles
- Test number
- 965695457185
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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