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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LP59 BYOMOT history

LP59 BYO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LP59 BYO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,604 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BYO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BYO was last recorded at 118,604 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,900 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,704 miles
Average per year
7,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,604 miles
  • 2025 – 113,900 miles
  • 2024 – 109,983 miles
  • 2023 – 104,739 miles
  • 2022 – 97,824 miles
  • 2021 – 93,520 miles
  • 2020 – 89,303 miles
  • 2018 – 84,652 miles
  • 2017 – 76,534 miles
  • 2016 – 56,347 miles
  • 2015 – 45,011 miles
  • 2014 – 35,171 miles
  • 2013 – 26,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,604 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear shocks outer casings insecure (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi location

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,604 miles (+4,704)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,604 miles
    Test number
    157380352925
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear shocks outer casings insecure (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass113,900 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,900 miles
    Test number
    286288577366
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear shocks outer casings insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres perished 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail113,897 miles (+3,914)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    425170662472
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear shocks outer casings insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres perished 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass109,983 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,983 miles
    Test number
    499736252388
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi location (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal perished/cracking

  5. Fail109,983 miles (+5,244)1 dangerous1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,983 miles
    Test number
    193255459874
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi location (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal perished/cracking

  6. Pass104,739 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,739 miles
    Test number
    948614418348
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleve location (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi location (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal perished

  7. Fail104,739 miles (+6,915)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,739 miles
    Test number
    679180325753
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box location (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal perished

  8. Pass97,824 miles (+4,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    768584594545
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve location (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal perished

  9. Pass93,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,520 miles
    Test number
    979338091757
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy deteriorated

  10. Fail93,520 miles (+4,217)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,520 miles
    Test number
    647890494133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy deteriorated

  11. Pass89,303 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,303 miles
    Test number
    521469451296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,293 miles (+4,641)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,293 miles
    Test number
    576392357410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass84,652 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,652 miles
    Test number
    896272907055
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail84,637 miles (+8,103)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,637 miles
    Test number
    955498096883
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass76,534 miles (+7,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,534 miles
    Test number
    805967616428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,008 miles (+12,661)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    164091907069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,347 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    777764676564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  18. Fail56,347 miles (+11,336)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    741366595260
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  19. Pass45,011 miles (+9,840)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,011 miles
    Test number
    256202415081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,171 miles (+9,117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    649807224084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,054 miles
    Test number
    986158323090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP59 BYO

Does LP59 BYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 BYO is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BYO?
The MOT on LP59 BYO is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 BYO done?
LP59 BYO was recorded at 118,604 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,127 miles a year.
Has LP59 BYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BYO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP59 BYO 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 BYO find?
LP59 BYO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi, and 4 more.

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