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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,595 cc

LM10 GYYMOT history

LM10 GYY is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LM10 GYY red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,865 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 GYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 GYY was last recorded at 157,865 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 4,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,871 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,994 miles
Average per year
9,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,865 miles
  • 2025 – 152,871 miles
  • 2024 – 146,035 miles
  • 2023 – 134,631 miles
  • 2022 – 128,491 miles
  • 2021 – 118,981 miles
  • 2020 – 114,709 miles
  • 2019 – 108,424 miles
  • 2018 – 87,966 miles
  • 2017 – 81,381 miles
  • 2016 – 70,551 miles
  • 2015 – 59,635 miles
  • 2014 – 50,042 miles
  • 2013 – 40,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,865 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFree play in both front top strut mounts
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has long travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside components corroding

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,865 miles (+4,994)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,865 miles
    Test number
    961399806380
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFree play in both front top strut mounts
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has long travel
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroding

  2. Pass152,871 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,871 miles
    Test number
    162450885012
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts worn
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has long travel

  3. Fail152,871 miles (+6,836)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,871 miles
    Test number
    637647100042
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts worn
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has long travel

  4. Pass146,035 miles (+11,404)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    146,035 miles
    Test number
    208774803601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,631 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,631 miles
    Test number
    654069971735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,491 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,491 miles
    Test number
    597250108188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,455 miles (+9,474)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,455 miles
    Test number
    453626473352
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,981 miles (+4,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,981 miles
    Test number
    693563630540
    • 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))

  9. Pass114,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,709 miles
    Test number
    159278744100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail114,709 miles (+6,285)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,709 miles
    Test number
    517553494438
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass108,424 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    108,424 miles
    Test number
    553440497290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Wearing on extreme inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Also has nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Wearing on extreme inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail108,421 miles (+20,455)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,421 miles
    Test number
    563058843253
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Wearing on extreme inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Also has nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Wearing on extreme inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass87,966 miles (+6,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    117847835624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass81,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    762684636314
    • AdvisoryNsf shock absorber leaking
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre bald inner/outer edges

  15. Fail81,381 miles (+10,830)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    704664809352
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNsf shock absorber leaking
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre bald inner/outer edges

  16. Pass70,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    823005639101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,551 miles (+10,916)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    522102846864
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass59,635 miles (+9,593)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    499485435168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    117899844195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,042 miles (+9,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    338059744191
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass40,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,291 miles
    Test number
    127828453174
    • 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)

  22. Fail40,291 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,291 miles
    Test number
    568448853113
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

Questions about LM10 GYY

Does LM10 GYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 GYY is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GYY?
The MOT on LM10 GYY is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 GYY done?
LM10 GYY was recorded at 157,865 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 9,041 miles a year.
Has LM10 GYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GYY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 GYY 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 GYY find?
LM10 GYY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; free play in both front top strut mounts, and 2 more.

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