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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LM10 DDXMOT history

LM10 DDX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LM10 DDX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
94,937 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 DDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 DDX was last recorded at 94,937 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,925 miles · 31 May 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,937 miles
  • 2025 – 91,647 miles
  • 2024 – 87,573 miles
  • 2023 – 85,361 miles
  • 2022 – 83,006 miles
  • 2021 – 80,743 miles
  • 2019 – 73,223 miles
  • 2018 – 66,288 miles
  • 2017 – 58,800 miles
  • 2016 – 56,352 miles
  • 2015 – 47,807 miles
  • 2014 – 36,962 miles
  • 2013 – 32,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,937 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,937 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,937 miles
    Test number
    409773860370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,925 miles (+3,278)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    817731042113
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,647 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,647 miles
    Test number
    714509958437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail91,647 miles (+4,074)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,647 miles
    Test number
    906704505543
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass87,573 miles (+2,212)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    900933605025
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass85,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,361 miles
    Test number
    324240220674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,361 miles (+2,355)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,361 miles
    Test number
    967955923308
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,006 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,006 miles
    Test number
    731661772899
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail83,006 miles (+2,263)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,006 miles
    Test number
    731266063808
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass80,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    985498944529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,473 miles (+7,250)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    416560840578
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass73,223 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,223 miles
    Test number
    814868571132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,288 miles (+7,488)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    520374321106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,800 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,800 miles
    Test number
    825653338711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,352 miles (+8,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,352 miles
    Test number
    347123555254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,807 miles
    Test number
    533637626676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,807 miles (+4,416)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,807 miles
    Test number
    846515933750
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  18. Pass43,391 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,391 miles
    Test number
    217650005116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,962 miles
    Test number
    137365504116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,962 miles (+4,645)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,962 miles
    Test number
    178765104193
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass32,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,317 miles
    Test number
    607835803121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,317 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,317 miles
    Test number
    966005403139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LM10 DDX

Does LM10 DDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 DDX is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 DDX?
The MOT on LM10 DDX is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 DDX done?
LM10 DDX was recorded at 94,937 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,770 miles a year.
Has LM10 DDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 DDX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 DDX 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 DDX find?
LM10 DDX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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