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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 GXAMOT history

LM10 GXA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LM10 GXA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,873 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 GXA was last recorded at 105,873 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,010 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,863 miles
Average per year
4,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,873 miles
  • 2025 – 103,010 miles
  • 2024 – 96,594 miles
  • 2023 – 88,626 miles
  • 2022 – 84,582 miles
  • 2021 – 78,362 miles
  • 2020 – 73,422 miles
  • 2019 – 70,036 miles
  • 2018 – 67,838 miles
  • 2017 – 65,817 miles
  • 2016 – 63,246 miles
  • 2015 – 57,582 miles
  • 2014 – 51,862 miles
  • 2013 – 47,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,873 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective replacement advised

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,873 miles (+2,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,873 miles
    Test number
    190463629800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,010 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    428712731371
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer seat belt slow to return after use
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,010 miles (+6,416)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    494631493566
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front downpipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective replacement advised (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seat belt slow to return after operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded away - coming apart leaving sharp edges on the flaps of metal remaining

  4. Pass96,594 miles (+7,968)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,594 miles
    Test number
    474310975165
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective replacement advised (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side light bulb was inoperative and then started working during mot - may fail again - attention required
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroding away / breaking up - not leaking yet
    • AdvisoryShock absorber bump stop deteriorated but still functions

  5. Pass88,626 miles (+4,044)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,626 miles
    Test number
    340219084645
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass84,582 miles (+6,220)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,582 miles
    Test number
    566894389402
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,362 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,362 miles
    Test number
    147194741851
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail78,361 miles (+4,939)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,361 miles
    Test number
    844805872828
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,422 miles (+3,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,422 miles
    Test number
    940429236124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  10. Pass70,036 miles (+2,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,036 miles
    Test number
    319585908866
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  11. Pass67,838 miles (+2,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,838 miles
    Test number
    806856482968
    • AdvisoryExhuast flexi joint damaged not blowing

  12. Pass65,817 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    929034306772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail65,814 miles (+2,568)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    266140858754
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass63,246 miles (+5,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,246 miles
    Test number
    652608030400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  15. Pass57,582 miles (+5,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,582 miles
    Test number
    159954995095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass51,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,862 miles
    Test number
    325092004157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,862 miles (+4,013)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,862 miles
    Test number
    347381704193
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  18. Pass47,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,849 miles
    Test number
    967186383003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 GXA

Does LM10 GXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 GXA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GXA?
The MOT on LM10 GXA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 GXA done?
LM10 GXA was recorded at 105,873 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
Has LM10 GXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GXA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 GXA 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 GXA find?
LM10 GXA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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