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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 GXRMOT history

LM10 GXR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LM10 GXR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,953 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 GXR was last recorded at 80,953 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,236 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,717 miles
Average per year
3,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,953 miles
  • 2025 – 77,236 miles
  • 2024 – 74,188 miles
  • 2023 – 71,082 miles
  • 2022 – 67,778 miles
  • 2021 – 65,494 miles
  • 2020 – 64,342 miles
  • 2019 – 60,569 miles
  • 2018 – 55,312 miles
  • 2017 – 52,090 miles
  • 2016 – 47,551 miles
  • 2015 – 42,692 miles
  • 2014 – 37,255 miles
  • 2013 – 33,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,953 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Coolant leak, rear of engine (inlet manifold heat exchanger) **Attention Advised ASAP**

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,953 miles
    Test number
    380711151173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail80,953 miles (+3,717)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,953 miles
    Test number
    871664229649
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass77,236 miles (+3,048)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    311682929649
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass74,188 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,188 miles
    Test number
    949342061976
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak, rear of engine (inlet manifold heat exchanger) **Attention Advised ASAP**
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail74,143 miles (+3,061)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    534431612861
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill / A post at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak, rear of engine (inlet manifold heat exchanger) **Attention Advised ASAP**
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass71,082 miles (+3,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,082 miles
    Test number
    927109919425
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,778 miles (+2,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,778 miles
    Test number
    645975704186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass65,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    385764493540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail65,493 miles (+1,151)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,493 miles
    Test number
    923749905156
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight misfire
  10. Pass64,342 miles (+3,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,342 miles
    Test number
    221659304611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass60,569 miles (+5,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,569 miles
    Test number
    241267076418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass55,312 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    456792823776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,090 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,090 miles
    Test number
    278616094067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,551 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,551 miles
    Test number
    912169089436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,692 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,692 miles
    Test number
    525841935170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass42,692 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,692 miles
    Test number
    636481335186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,255 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,255 miles
    Test number
    619250244113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,236 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    757302874018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,203 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,203 miles
    Test number
    749519093078
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre treads perishing
  20. Fail33,203 miles6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,203 miles
    Test number
    728029293028
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre treads perishing

Questions about LM10 GXR

Does LM10 GXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 GXR is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GXR?
The MOT on LM10 GXR is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 GXR done?
LM10 GXR was recorded at 80,953 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 3,722 miles a year.
Has LM10 GXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GXR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 GXR 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 GXR find?
LM10 GXR passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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