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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LM10 DDUMOT history

LM10 DDU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LM10 DDU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2025
Mileage
142,371 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 DDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM10 DDU was last recorded at 142,371 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 4,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,367 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,004 miles
Average per year
10,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,371 miles
  • 2024 – 138,367 miles
  • 2023 – 134,202 miles
  • 2022 – 128,316 miles
  • 2021 – 117,609 miles
  • 2020 – 106,912 miles
  • 2019 – 97,967 miles
  • 2018 – 85,730 miles
  • 2017 – 72,375 miles
  • 2016 – 59,637 miles
  • 2015 – 46,386 miles
  • 2014 – 36,706 miles
  • 2013 – 12,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,371 miles
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail142,371 miles (+4,004)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,371 miles
    Test number
    453661237823
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,367 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,367 miles
    Test number
    887897574386
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail138,367 miles (+4,165)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,367 miles
    Test number
    151714823574
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Filled with water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass134,202 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,202 miles
    Test number
    863841918305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,202 miles (+5,886)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,202 miles
    Test number
    144319041317
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,316 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,316 miles
    Test number
    685759754297
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail128,316 miles (+10,707)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,316 miles
    Test number
    442902866674
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,609 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,609 miles
    Test number
    290851061983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail117,606 miles (+10,694)4 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,606 miles
    Test number
    927923360124
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower 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 testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass106,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    923052130711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail106,909 miles (+8,942)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    692058116237
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass97,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    417827036718
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bump stops insecure.

  13. Fail97,967 miles (+12,237)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    778552389684
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/R15 85V FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low on OS.
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bump stops insecure.

  14. Pass85,730 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    199692974271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside middle outer sill dented/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge of tread

  15. Fail85,730 miles (+13,355)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    705327846705
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside middle outer sill dented/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge of tread

  16. Pass72,375 miles (+12,738)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,375 miles
    Test number
    192729369031
    • AdvisoryFront catalytic converter mesh deteriorating
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from interior mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade is starting to not clear effecttively
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass59,637 miles (+13,251)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,637 miles
    Test number
    116005176258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,386 miles (+9,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,386 miles
    Test number
    578038388529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm, slight cracking and perishing in tread and feathering (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, slight cracking and perishing in tread and heavy wear to inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm, slight cracking and perishing in tread and feathering (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,706 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,706 miles
    Test number
    266065564370
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail36,706 miles (+11,312)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,706 miles
    Test number
    365055464305
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass25,394 miles (+12,822)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,394 miles
    Test number
    876722174044
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  22. Pass12,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,572 miles
    Test number
    625394483026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 DDU

Does LM10 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 DDU expired on 30 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 DDU?
The MOT on LM10 DDU expired on 30 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 DDU done?
LM10 DDU was recorded at 142,371 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 10,191 miles a year.
Has LM10 DDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 DDU has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 DDU 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 DDU find?
LM10 DDU failed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside rear service brake lagging in operation, and 4 more.

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