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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

V7 LRXMOT history

V7 LRX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

V7 LRX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,348 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LRX was last recorded at 74,348 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,325 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
4,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,348 miles
  • 2025 – 65,896 miles
  • 2024 – 55,616 miles
  • 2023 – 53,646 miles
  • 2022 – 49,762 miles
  • 2021 – 44,698 miles
  • 2020 – 40,858 miles
  • 2018 – 32,036 miles
  • 2017 – 28,631 miles
  • 2016 – 25,240 miles
  • 2015 – 21,695 miles
  • 2014 – 17,796 miles
  • 2013 – 14,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,348 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))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.

  • Parking brake slight reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,348 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    937330230873
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail74,325 miles (+8,429)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    306510412442
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass65,896 miles (+10,280)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    661402620375
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass55,616 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,616 miles
    Test number
    532446588919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    573687227647
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail53,646 miles (+3,884)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    529351570065
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake slight reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass49,762 miles (+5,064)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,762 miles
    Test number
    423898770866
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake slight reserve travel
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass44,698 miles (+3,840)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    539032285412
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass40,858 miles (+8,822)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,858 miles
    Test number
    946901346587
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi pipe requires attention
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside brake disc wearing low
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass32,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,036 miles
    Test number
    860799563533
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive light (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail32,035 miles (+3,404)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,035 miles
    Test number
    342810770257
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive light (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass28,631 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,631 miles
    Test number
    642108236868
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass25,240 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,240 miles
    Test number
    265353062233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,695 miles
    Test number
    357695145425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,695 miles (+3,899)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,695 miles
    Test number
    575835345261
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  16. Pass17,796 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,796 miles
    Test number
    436745144293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,698 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,698 miles
    Test number
    405425743268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,678 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,678 miles
    Test number
    538533443277
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about V7 LRX

Does V7 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LRX is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 LRX?
The MOT on V7 LRX is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 LRX done?
V7 LRX was recorded at 74,348 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,818 miles a year.
Has V7 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LRX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 LRX 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 V7 LRX find?
V7 LRX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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