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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 GXBMOT history

LM10 GXB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LM10 GXB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,214 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GXB
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 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 GXB was last recorded at 136,214 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,133 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,081 miles
Average per year
7,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,214 miles
  • 2025 – 133,133 miles
  • 2024 – 118,324 miles
  • 2023 – 109,416 miles
  • 2022 – 95,646 miles
  • 2021 – 80,457 miles
  • 2020 – 72,493 miles
  • 2019 – 60,115 miles
  • 2018 – 60,108 miles
  • 2017 – 54,970 miles
  • 2016 – 52,164 miles
  • 2015 – 49,569 miles
  • 2014 – 46,836 miles
  • 2013 – 43,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,214 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel cap seal perished/cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,214 miles (+3,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,214 miles
    Test number
    504254902250
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass133,133 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,133 miles
    Test number
    770354519700
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail133,130 miles (+14,806)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,130 miles
    Test number
    238238783468
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass118,324 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,324 miles
    Test number
    235890721975
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Fail118,316 miles (+8,900)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,316 miles
    Test number
    168886477847
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  6. Pass109,416 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,416 miles
    Test number
    552728873737
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail109,393 miles (+13,747)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,393 miles
    Test number
    963863313235
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,646 miles (+15,189)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,646 miles
    Test number
    221050663139
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread + perishing/cracking, 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,457 miles (+7,964)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,457 miles
    Test number
    733937876861
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass72,493 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,493 miles
    Test number
    428588936975
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  11. Fail72,489 miles (+12,374)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,489 miles
    Test number
    755075837331
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  12. Pass60,115 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    626322706031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,108 miles (+2,294)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,108 miles
    Test number
    233834505465
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  14. Pass57,814 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    528531526212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,970 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,970 miles
    Test number
    195746804848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,936 miles (+2,772)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,936 miles
    Test number
    288492152205
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass52,164 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    637689848333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,569 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    237610715170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,836 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    256018414454
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass46,836 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    467838914116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,885 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,885 miles
    Test number
    245088403486
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass43,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,885 miles
    Test number
    777878003157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 GXB

Does LM10 GXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 GXB is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GXB?
The MOT on LM10 GXB is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 GXB done?
LM10 GXB was recorded at 136,214 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 7,131 miles a year.
Has LM10 GXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GXB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 GXB 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 GXB find?
LM10 GXB passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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