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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 GXCMOT history

LM10 GXC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LM10 GXC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
112,226 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GXC
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 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 GXC was last recorded at 112,226 miles on 8 May 2026, 6,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,813 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,413 miles
Average per year
5,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,226 miles
  • 2025 – 105,813 miles
  • 2024 – 97,920 miles
  • 2023 – 87,603 miles
  • 2022 – 80,710 miles
  • 2021 – 75,234 miles
  • 2020 – 70,188 miles
  • 2019 – 67,051 miles
  • 2018 – 61,416 miles
  • 2017 – 56,180 miles
  • 2016 – 50,241 miles
  • 2015 – 46,129 miles
  • 2014 – 39,566 miles
  • 2013 – 34,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,226 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Road wheel slightly distorted all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,226 miles (+6,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,226 miles
    Test number
    763582847275
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,813 miles (+7,893)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,813 miles
    Test number
    656285205009
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,920 miles (+10,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,920 miles
    Test number
    694702021241
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass87,603 miles (+6,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    860519574034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass80,710 miles (+5,476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,710 miles
    Test number
    520653789939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass75,234 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,234 miles
    Test number
    616712595747
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail75,041 miles (+4,853)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,041 miles
    Test number
    945890503746
    • MajorBody component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside front mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass70,188 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,188 miles
    Test number
    695896222876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,051 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    67,051 miles
    Test number
    741052883035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,416 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,416 miles
    Test number
    180741975239
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a cracks outer side wall & in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner side

  11. Fail61,416 miles (+5,236)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,416 miles
    Test number
    477346991042
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a cracks outer side wall & in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner side

  12. Pass56,180 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,180 miles
    Test number
    550714844617
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryElm on

  13. Fail56,077 miles (+5,836)5 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    771373459060
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryElm on

  14. Pass50,241 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    259429845707
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also in a deteriorated condition (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre extremely close to legal limit, no visible tread on inner shoulder. approx depth 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

  15. Fail50,241 miles (+4,112)1 dangerous5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    521427667428
    • DangerousElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also in a deteriorated condition (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre extremely close to legal limit, no visible tread on inner shoulder. approx depth 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

  16. Pass46,129 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,129 miles
    Test number
    698244405194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,845 miles (+6,279)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,845 miles
    Test number
    687272395032
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  18. Pass39,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    639658184026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail39,566 miles (+5,254)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    706608684076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,312 miles
    Test number
    276851483053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 GXC

Does LM10 GXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 GXC is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GXC?
The MOT on LM10 GXC is valid until 15 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 GXC done?
LM10 GXC was recorded at 112,226 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,935 miles a year.
Has LM10 GXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GXC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LM10 GXC 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 GXC find?
LM10 GXC passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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