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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 GXTMOT history

LM10 GXT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LM10 GXT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,596 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GXT
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
26 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 GXT was last recorded at 125,596 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 6,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,600 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,996 miles
Average per year
6,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,596 miles
  • 2025 – 118,600 miles
  • 2024 – 100,547 miles
  • 2023 – 75,887 miles
  • 2022 – 52,334 miles
  • 2021 – 51,579 miles
  • 2020 – 51,234 miles
  • 2019 – 50,762 miles
  • 2018 – 49,453 miles
  • 2017 – 47,985 miles
  • 2016 – 46,074 miles
  • 2015 – 43,458 miles
  • 2014 – 40,528 miles
  • 2013 – 37,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,596 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill/front door has damage
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,596 miles (+6,996)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,596 miles
    Test number
    306294215202
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill/front door has damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,600 miles
    Test number
    306100302182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail118,594 miles (+98)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,594 miles
    Test number
    570483927234
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail118,496 miles (+17,949)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,496 miles
    Test number
    340135833967
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,547 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,547 miles
    Test number
    605181627927
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail100,505 miles (+24,618)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    257103436362
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass75,887 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,887 miles
    Test number
    853954508854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail75,880 miles (+23,546)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,880 miles
    Test number
    224930688305
    • MajorNearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass52,334 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    840612304059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,579 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,579 miles
    Test number
    440719056019
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hose ferrules have light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front flexi and exhaust system has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes have light perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Outer sill has light corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil only just met minimum requirements (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Outer sill has light corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hose ferrules have light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings have light corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail51,579 miles (+345)1 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,579 miles
    Test number
    410680287103
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hose ferrules have light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front flexi and exhaust system has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes have light perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Outer sill has light corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil only just met minimum requirements (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Outer sill has light corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hose ferrules have light corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings have light corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass51,234 miles (+472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,234 miles
    Test number
    897255511829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust sleeve and system

  13. Pass50,762 miles (+1,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,762 miles
    Test number
    837081221468
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to exhaust and flexi joint.

  14. Pass49,453 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,453 miles
    Test number
    627674542759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    686900219885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,985 miles (+1,911)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    260178300375
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,074 miles (+2,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    678981387649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 x15t (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 x15t (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,458 miles (+2,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,458 miles
    Test number
    558737360420
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail40,528 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,528 miles
    Test number
    398993794258
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass40,528 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,528 miles
    Test number
    575163394276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,467 miles
    Test number
    728527693249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 GXT

Does LM10 GXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 GXT is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GXT?
The MOT on LM10 GXT is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 GXT done?
LM10 GXT was recorded at 125,596 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 6,815 miles a year.
Has LM10 GXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GXT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 GXT 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 GXT find?
LM10 GXT passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant leak; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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