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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LM10 GZEMOT history

LM10 GZE is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LM10 GZE white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
168,410 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LM10 GZE was last recorded at 168,410 miles on 12 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,410 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,410 miles
  • 2025 – 158,602 miles
  • 2024 – 151,715 miles
  • 2023 – 143,357 miles
  • 2022 – 125,998 miles
  • 2021 – 108,066 miles
  • 2020 – 108,040 miles
  • 2019 – 106,239 miles
  • 2018 – 103,916 miles
  • 2017 – 100,306 miles
  • 2016 – 81,418 miles
  • 2015 – 61,278 miles
  • 2014 – 48,312 miles
  • 2013 – 35,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,410 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,410 miles
    Test number
    653095130604
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail168,410 miles (+9,808)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,410 miles
    Test number
    183428560362
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass158,602 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,602 miles
    Test number
    941343627661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,715 miles (+8,358)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,715 miles
    Test number
    611769962960
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end

  5. Pass143,357 miles (+17,359)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,357 miles
    Test number
    136058965487
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,998 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,998 miles
    Test number
    151046622018
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust has been repaired
    • AdvisoryOff side rear light worked after being tapped

  7. Fail125,991 miles (+17,925)2 dangerous4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,991 miles
    Test number
    992071331012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust has been repaired
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel poor
    • AdvisoryOff side rear light worked after being tapped

  8. Pass108,066 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,066 miles
    Test number
    275031551937
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail108,059 miles (+19)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,059 miles
    Test number
    181616986149
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail108,040 miles (+1,801)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    214043108089
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of DPF (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass106,239 miles (+2,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    431574623786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass103,916 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,916 miles
    Test number
    422724976601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,892 miles (+3,586)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,892 miles
    Test number
    629762569688
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  14. Pass100,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,306 miles
    Test number
    262885386075
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel only just passed requirements (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryO/s f tyre wearing badly on inside egge
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts

  15. Fail100,306 miles (+18,888)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,306 miles
    Test number
    262209652945
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel only just passed requirements (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryO/s f tyre wearing badly on inside egge
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts

  16. Pass81,418 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    752351246782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,729 miles (+14,451)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,729 miles
    Test number
    534788182556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,278 miles (+12,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    617538405175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass48,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    826366514160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,312 miles (+12,637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    969896814170
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Fail35,675 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,675 miles
    Test number
    227413703498
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass35,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,675 miles
    Test number
    485593503107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 GZE

Does LM10 GZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 GZE is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 GZE?
The MOT on LM10 GZE is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 GZE done?
LM10 GZE was recorded at 168,410 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 10,149 miles a year.
Has LM10 GZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 GZE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 GZE 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 GZE find?
LM10 GZE passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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