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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LP59 PCUMOT history

LP59 PCU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LP59 PCU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,298 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 PCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 PCU was last recorded at 113,298 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 7,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,413 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,885 miles
Average per year
6,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,298 miles
  • 2024 – 105,413 miles
  • 2023 – 98,969 miles
  • 2022 – 94,464 miles
  • 2021 – 90,482 miles
  • 2020 – 85,989 miles
  • 2019 – 79,049 miles
  • 2018 – 69,364 miles
  • 2017 – 61,595 miles
  • 2016 – 55,365 miles
  • 2015 – 48,952 miles
  • 2014 – 38,403 miles
  • 2013 – 30,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,298 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,298 miles (+7,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    900163854521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass105,413 miles (+6,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,413 miles
    Test number
    195324203302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,969 miles
    Test number
    800379870943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil level

  4. Fail98,969 miles (+4,505)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,969 miles
    Test number
    502437221543
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil level

  5. Pass94,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,464 miles
    Test number
    624489729881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,464 miles (+3,982)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,464 miles
    Test number
    750027135196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,482 miles
    Test number
    538531044997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail90,482 miles (+4,493)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,482 miles
    Test number
    433209410082
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,989 miles
    Test number
    555486244586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,989 miles (+6,940)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,989 miles
    Test number
    935445378048
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass79,049 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    109710280042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,028 miles (+9,664)11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,028 miles
    Test number
    778631108575
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  13. Pass69,364 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,364 miles
    Test number
    224667567979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,595 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    744481058047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,365 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    362513922913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,952 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,952 miles
    Test number
    699371235067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,859 miles (+10,456)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,859 miles
    Test number
    346110435072
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass38,403 miles (+8,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,403 miles
    Test number
    735281734091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,094 miles
    Test number
    965153433056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,094 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,094 miles
    Test number
    967863333011
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP59 PCU

Does LP59 PCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 PCU is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP59 PCU?
The MOT on LP59 PCU is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 PCU done?
LP59 PCU was recorded at 113,298 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,522 miles a year.
Has LP59 PCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 PCU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LP59 PCU 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 PCU find?
LP59 PCU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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