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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 AWAMOT history

LM10 AWA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LM10 AWA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,895 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 AWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 AWA was last recorded at 118,895 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 4,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,426 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,469 miles
Average per year
6,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,895 miles
  • 2025 – 114,426 miles
  • 2024 – 110,506 miles
  • 2023 – 104,511 miles
  • 2022 – 95,671 miles
  • 2021 – 90,041 miles
  • 2020 – 85,978 miles
  • 2019 – 77,456 miles
  • 2018 – 68,731 miles
  • 2017 – 60,787 miles
  • 2016 – 52,392 miles
  • 2015 – 46,091 miles
  • 2014 – 35,369 miles
  • 2013 – 29,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,895 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded but not within30cm of structural points
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,895 miles (+4,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,895 miles
    Test number
    507316836489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded but not within30cm of structural points
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass114,426 miles (+3,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,426 miles
    Test number
    268431573920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill slightly corroded but not within 30cm of safety points . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass110,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    729680716219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail110,506 miles (+5,995)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    953816030119
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass104,511 miles (+8,840)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,511 miles
    Test number
    933351195571
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops split

  6. Pass95,671 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,671 miles
    Test number
    939448768150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,041 miles
    Test number
    615063790140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,041 miles (+4,063)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,041 miles
    Test number
    648672215142
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,978 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    870755027922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail85,958 miles (+8,502)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    360834486039
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,456 miles (+8,725)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    328650390428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    453538254678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop split

  13. Fail68,731 miles (+7,944)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    679664089375
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop split

  14. Pass60,787 miles (+8,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,787 miles
    Test number
    400757082494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass52,392 miles (+6,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    168169482050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass46,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,091 miles
    Test number
    626141655035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,091 miles (+10,722)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,091 miles
    Test number
    939401155049
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass35,369 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,369 miles
    Test number
    426502854002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,238 miles
    Test number
    677814983058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 AWA

Does LM10 AWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 AWA is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 AWA?
The MOT on LM10 AWA is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 AWA done?
LM10 AWA was recorded at 118,895 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,945 miles a year.
Has LM10 AWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 AWA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 AWA 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 LM10 AWA find?
LM10 AWA passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush; nearside outer sill corroded but not within30cm of structural points; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush, and 1 more.

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