Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc
Y10 LAUMOT history
Y10 LAU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 79,029 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,048 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y10 LAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 29 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y10 LAU was last recorded at 79,029 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,743 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 286 miles
- Average per year
- 6,048 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,029 miles
- 2025 – 71,349 miles
- 2024 – 65,719 miles
- 2023 – 60,318 miles
- 2022 – 54,643 miles
- 2021 – 48,508 miles
- 2020 – 43,295 miles
- 2019 – 36,028 miles
- 2018 – 30,889 miles
- 2017 – 24,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,029 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 25 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,029 miles (+286)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 79,029 miles
- Test number
- 605987061127
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,743 miles (+7,394)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,743 miles
- Test number
- 569148581223
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,349 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 71,349 miles
- Test number
- 587050797804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail71,348 miles (+5,629)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,348 miles
- Test number
- 580237288106
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,719 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 65,719 miles
- Test number
- 854448069376
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail65,717 miles (+5,399)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,717 miles
- Test number
- 947047269899
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,318 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 60,318 miles
- Test number
- 487829143611
- 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))
Fail60,309 miles (+5,666)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,309 miles
- Test number
- 231879519742
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
Pass54,643 miles (+6,135)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 54,643 miles
- Test number
- 960917700447
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,508 miles (+5,213)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 48,508 miles
- Test number
- 303316397964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,295 miles (+7,267)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 43,295 miles
- Test number
- 929432780800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,028 miles (+5,139)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 36,028 miles
- Test number
- 430685777232
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Pass30,889 miles (+6,639)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 30,889 miles
- Test number
- 529619928348
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront both sides tyres worn on inner shoulders
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted
Pass24,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 24,250 miles
- Test number
- 377806935387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y10 LAU
- Does Y10 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y10 LAU is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y10 LAU?
- The MOT on Y10 LAU is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y10 LAU done?
- Y10 LAU was recorded at 79,029 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 6,048 miles a year.
- Has Y10 LAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y10 LAU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y10 LAU 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 Y10 LAU find?
- Y10 LAU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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