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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,398 cc

LM10 GXSMOT history

LM10 GXS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LM10 GXS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,877 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 GXS was last recorded at 87,877 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 5,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2020: 78,509 miles, lower than 79,574 miles on 13 May 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,872 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,005 miles
Average per year
2,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,877 miles
  • 2025 – 82,872 miles
  • 2024 – 82,540 miles
  • 2023 – 82,011 miles
  • 2022 – 81,175 miles
  • 2021 – 80,395 miles
  • 2020 – 78,509 miles
  • 2019 – 78,499 miles
  • 2018 – 77,375 miles
  • 2017 – 76,260 miles
  • 2016 – 67,836 miles
  • 2015 – 59,691 miles
  • 2014 – 54,326 miles
  • 2013 – 48,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,877 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,877 miles (+5,005)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    813553515633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass82,872 miles (+332)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    551028414279
    • 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))

  3. Pass82,540 miles (+529)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    812452462228
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass82,011 miles (+836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    851177785630
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass81,175 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    342315990972
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail81,175 miles (+780)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    742748908201
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass80,395 miles (+1,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    260661839551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass78,509 miles (-1,065)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,509 miles
    Test number
    739135079808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre approx 3mm, and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre approx 3mm and perishing

  9. Pass79,574 miles (+1,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,574 miles
    Test number
    557516767203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass78,499 miles (+1,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,499 miles
    Test number
    631636782079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm and is perishing within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm and is perishing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,375 miles (+1,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,375 miles
    Test number
    332682470456
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm and is perishing within the tread patterns (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    136309192426
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail76,260 miles (+8,424)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    225866923373
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass67,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    870356938689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail67,836 miles (+8,145)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    230141652802
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail59,691 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    855967595027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  17. Pass59,691 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    946137595056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,326 miles
    Test number
    785318284044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,326 miles (+6,030)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,326 miles
    Test number
    967358684099
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass48,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,296 miles
    Test number
    618069083023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 GXS

Does LM10 GXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 GXS is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GXS?
The MOT on LM10 GXS is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 GXS done?
LM10 GXS was recorded at 87,877 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,973 miles a year.
Has LM10 GXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GXS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM10 GXS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM10 GXS find?
LM10 GXS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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