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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LM10 GXUMOT history

LM10 GXU is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LM10 GXU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,503 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 GXU was last recorded at 126,503 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,430 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
7,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,503 miles
  • 2025 – 121,609 miles
  • 2024 – 112,107 miles
  • 2023 – 99,674 miles
  • 2022 – 84,307 miles
  • 2021 – 80,893 miles
  • 2020 – 64,724 miles
  • 2019 – 58,062 miles
  • 2018 – 51,975 miles
  • 2017 – 47,729 miles
  • 2016 – 40,923 miles
  • 2015 – 37,446 miles
  • 2014 – 33,654 miles
  • 2013 – 26,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,503 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,503 miles (+73)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,503 miles
    Test number
    306090820589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail126,430 miles (+4,821)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,430 miles
    Test number
    909092018608
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,609 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,609 miles
    Test number
    744590152924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail121,604 miles (+9,497)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,604 miles
    Test number
    378372384890
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass112,107 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,107 miles
    Test number
    263693390643
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail112,082 miles (+12,408)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,082 miles
    Test number
    532915599853
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass99,674 miles (+15,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,674 miles
    Test number
    636609195409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass84,307 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,307 miles
    Test number
    182452817325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,893 miles (+16,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,893 miles
    Test number
    444167115555
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,724 miles (+6,662)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,724 miles
    Test number
    270262044449
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,062 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    566187732849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,975 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,975 miles
    Test number
    950186610347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,729 miles (+6,806)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    165471452177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,923 miles (+3,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,923 miles
    Test number
    646188938443
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is low on edges

  15. Pass37,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,446 miles
    Test number
    496795069197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,446 miles (+3,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,446 miles
    Test number
    962249629070
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass33,654 miles (+7,592)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,654 miles
    Test number
    855920344293
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge

  18. Pass26,062 miles (+426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,062 miles
    Test number
    586952753235
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low

  19. Pass25,636 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,636 miles
    Test number
    619524743100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvice front wipers

Questions about LM10 GXU

Does LM10 GXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 GXU is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GXU?
The MOT on LM10 GXU is valid until 17 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 GXU done?
LM10 GXU was recorded at 126,503 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,918 miles a year.
Has LM10 GXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GXU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 GXU 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 GXU find?
LM10 GXU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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