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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 GXFMOT history

LM10 GXF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LM10 GXF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
74,869 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GXF
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 expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM10 GXF was last recorded at 74,869 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 3,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,216 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,653 miles
Average per year
4,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,869 miles
  • 2025 – 71,216 miles
  • 2024 – 66,618 miles
  • 2022 – 64,838 miles
  • 2020 – 62,820 miles
  • 2018 – 56,486 miles
  • 2017 – 51,235 miles
  • 2016 – 45,699 miles
  • 2015 – 35,882 miles
  • 2014 – 30,146 miles
  • 2013 – 22,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,869 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front windscreen has a stone chip in the swept area outside of zone A not exceeding 40mm
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60X15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear wiper blade missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner inner tie rod arm slight play when jacked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge 185/6015

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail74,869 miles (+3,653)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,869 miles
    Test number
    253664138091
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front windscreen has a stone chip in the swept area outside of zone A not exceeding 40mm
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,216 miles (+4,598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    760138838422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,618 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    910894203017
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing

  4. Fail66,578 miles (+1,740)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,578 miles
    Test number
    281019263181
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing

  5. Pass64,838 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,838 miles
    Test number
    679662805494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner tie rod arm slight play when jacked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge 185/6015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing warn on inner edge 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail64,820 miles (+2,000)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,820 miles
    Test number
    189900782170
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner tie rod arm slight play when jacked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge 185/6015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing warn on inner edge 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass62,820 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,820 miles
    Test number
    371697630774
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  8. Fail62,773 miles (+6,287)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,773 miles
    Test number
    421230180650
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center seatbelt (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  9. Pass56,486 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    832854505161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,235 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,235 miles
    Test number
    403004666076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,234 miles (+5,535)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,234 miles
    Test number
    219755688508
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass45,699 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,699 miles
    Test number
    661934591596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,882 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    578356302702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,838 miles (+5,692)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,838 miles
    Test number
    166588593641
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure nearside (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass30,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    576120834279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,146 miles (+8,128)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    828440934255
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass22,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,018 miles
    Test number
    555108223236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail22,018 miles (+2,280)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,018 miles
    Test number
    887358923207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,738 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,738 miles
    Test number
    369590733137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail19,735 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,735 miles
    Test number
    687099223196
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LM10 GXF

Does LM10 GXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 GXF expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GXF?
The MOT on LM10 GXF expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 GXF done?
LM10 GXF was recorded at 74,869 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,133 miles a year.
Has LM10 GXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GXF has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 GXF 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 GXF find?
LM10 GXF failed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185/60/15; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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