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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,398 cc

LP59 RMZMOT history

LP59 RMZ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LP59 RMZ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
151,269 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 RMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 RMZ was last recorded at 151,269 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 5,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,111 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,158 miles
Average per year
9,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,269 miles
  • 2023 – 146,111 miles
  • 2022 – 130,610 miles
  • 2021 – 112,956 miles
  • 2020 – 96,611 miles
  • 2019 – 81,779 miles
  • 2018 – 68,573 miles
  • 2017 – 61,365 miles
  • 2016 – 54,373 miles
  • 2015 – 47,440 miles
  • 2014 – 38,149 miles
  • 2013 – 28,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,269 miles (+5,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    151,269 miles
    Test number
    168496534624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass146,111 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,111 miles
    Test number
    357129475896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also wearing sharply inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly corroded

  3. Fail146,111 miles (+15,501)1 dangerous2 major3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,111 miles
    Test number
    491613611114
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also wearing sharply inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly corroded

  4. Pass130,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,610 miles
    Test number
    374724057742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,610 miles (+17,654)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,610 miles
    Test number
    900189347667
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,956 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,956 miles
    Test number
    473302252398
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail112,956 miles (+16,345)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,956 miles
    Test number
    115522948160
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass96,611 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,611 miles
    Test number
    445854606549
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perrishing
    • AdvisoryRear tyres lightly cracked in tread

  9. Fail96,611 miles (+14,832)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,611 miles
    Test number
    985547587763
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perrishing
    • AdvisoryRear tyres lightly cracked in tread

  10. Pass81,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,779 miles
    Test number
    292422389612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,779 miles (+4,443)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,779 miles
    Test number
    952536858647
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass77,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    450155300173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail77,336 miles (+8,763)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    956022806451
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass68,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,573 miles
    Test number
    701800439352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail68,573 miles (+7,208)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,573 miles
    Test number
    889193376927
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,365 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,365 miles
    Test number
    369889552032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,373 miles
    Test number
    435854507650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,373 miles (+6,933)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,373 miles
    Test number
    986216243559
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass47,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,440 miles
    Test number
    906045555056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,440 miles (+9,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,440 miles
    Test number
    359504355021
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass38,149 miles (+9,748)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,149 miles
    Test number
    947757934067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,401 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    935578033032
    • NoteFront tyres low on thread

Questions about LP59 RMZ

Does LP59 RMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 RMZ is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP59 RMZ?
The MOT on LP59 RMZ is valid until 26 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 RMZ done?
LP59 RMZ was recorded at 151,269 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 9,412 miles a year.
Has LP59 RMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 RMZ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LP59 RMZ 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 RMZ find?
LP59 RMZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 1 more.

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