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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LP59 BPUMOT history

LP59 BPU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LP59 BPU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,493 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BPU was last recorded at 112,493 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,492 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,493 miles
  • 2025 – 107,638 miles
  • 2024 – 100,828 miles
  • 2023 – 96,018 miles
  • 2022 – 91,912 miles
  • 2021 – 87,218 miles
  • 2020 – 82,862 miles
  • 2019 – 76,508 miles
  • 2018 – 69,592 miles
  • 2017 – 62,248 miles
  • 2016 – 51,813 miles
  • 2015 – 44,185 miles
  • 2014 – 34,589 miles
  • 2013 – 24,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,493 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,493 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,493 miles
    Test number
    344868306987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail112,492 miles (+4,854)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,492 miles
    Test number
    536500611623
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass107,638 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    479032970861
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,638 miles (+6,810)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    311582783352
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,828 miles (+4,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,828 miles
    Test number
    374910000213
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,018 miles
    Test number
    454293086665
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box rusty

  7. Fail96,015 miles (+4,103)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    934094258752
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.112 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box rusty

  8. Pass91,912 miles (+4,694)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    365437101097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass87,218 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    318906442379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,862 miles (+6,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,862 miles
    Test number
    728164168504
    • 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))

  11. Pass76,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    981293627357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail76,508 miles (+6,916)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    424534002578
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass69,592 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,592 miles
    Test number
    964537438416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail69,591 miles (+7,343)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,591 miles
    Test number
    832822006739
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass62,248 miles (+10,435)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,248 miles
    Test number
    953484128808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,813 miles (+7,628)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    225405586272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,185 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,185 miles
    Test number
    137188705006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,185 miles (+9,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,185 miles
    Test number
    475068105002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,589 miles (+10,209)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,589 miles
    Test number
    767274114007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    908554523012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,380 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    198214623431
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LP59 BPU

Does LP59 BPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 BPU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BPU?
The MOT on LP59 BPU is valid until 29 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 BPU done?
LP59 BPU was recorded at 112,493 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,784 miles a year.
Has LP59 BPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BPU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP59 BPU 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 BPU find?
LP59 BPU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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