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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LU07 DELMOT history

LU07 DEL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LU07 DEL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,843 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU07 DEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU07 DEL was last recorded at 148,843 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,796 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,047 miles
Average per year
10,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,843 miles
  • 2025 – 141,796 miles
  • 2024 – 138,631 miles
  • 2023 – 134,925 miles
  • 2022 – 130,784 miles
  • 2021 – 124,324 miles
  • 2020 – 109,471 miles
  • 2019 – 97,892 miles
  • 2018 – 80,951 miles
  • 2017 – 65,343 miles
  • 2016 – 49,994 miles
  • 2015 – 31,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,843 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,843 miles (+7,047)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,843 miles
    Test number
    789909844822
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges

  2. Pass141,796 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,796 miles
    Test number
    778017555955
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension axle corroded

  3. Fail141,795 miles (+3,164)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,795 miles
    Test number
    402443767784
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension axle corroded

  4. Pass138,631 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,631 miles
    Test number
    998205868977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,925 miles (+4,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,925 miles
    Test number
    771913666738
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass130,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,784 miles
    Test number
    494391517557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,784 miles (+6,460)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,784 miles
    Test number
    575895808489
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both fronts. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,324 miles (+7,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,324 miles
    Test number
    841000188170
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass117,271 miles (+7,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,271 miles
    Test number
    740546815167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass109,471 miles (+11,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    873046923800
    • 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))

  11. Pass97,892 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,892 miles
    Test number
    156090577219
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail97,892 miles (+16,941)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,892 miles
    Test number
    965853182133
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass80,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    925444310718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,951 miles (+15,608)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    845665263418
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm 175/70/14-84T (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    473946700556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,343 miles (+15,349)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    229209846343
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,994 miles (+18,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    153869338071
    • 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)

  18. Pass31,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,164 miles
    Test number
    626713965089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,164 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,164 miles
    Test number
    766711565004
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LU07 DEL

Does LU07 DEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU07 DEL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU07 DEL?
The MOT on LU07 DEL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU07 DEL done?
LU07 DEL was recorded at 148,843 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 10,149 miles a year.
Has LU07 DEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU07 DEL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LU07 DEL 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 LU07 DEL find?
LU07 DEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

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