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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 HZUMOT history

LM10 HZU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LM10 HZU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,273 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 HZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 HZU was last recorded at 156,273 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 2,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,484 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,789 miles
Average per year
10,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,273 miles
  • 2024 – 148,732 miles
  • 2023 – 137,780 miles
  • 2022 – 121,362 miles
  • 2021 – 102,794 miles
  • 2019 – 84,479 miles
  • 2018 – 68,930 miles
  • 2017 – 54,311 miles
  • 2016 – 39,722 miles
  • 2015 – 33,227 miles
  • 2014 – 26,878 miles
  • 2013 – 18,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,273 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,273 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,273 miles
    Test number
    313379490175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,484 miles (+4,752)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,484 miles
    Test number
    480347085416
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear/inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass148,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,732 miles
    Test number
    956663732564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail148,732 miles (+10,952)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,732 miles
    Test number
    997702534071
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass137,780 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,780 miles
    Test number
    205660867512
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail137,780 miles (+16,418)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,780 miles
    Test number
    718181636414
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,362 miles
    Test number
    710752473389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail121,362 miles (+18,568)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,362 miles
    Test number
    206855701233
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass102,794 miles (+18,315)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    174230531567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,479 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,479 miles
    Test number
    912550127756
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak on engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Fail84,479 miles (+15,549)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,479 miles
    Test number
    385819535221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak on engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass68,930 miles (+14,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,930 miles
    Test number
    833811334624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass54,311 miles (+12,583)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,311 miles
    Test number
    288753518919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,728 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,728 miles
    Test number
    939096235734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,722 miles (+6,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,722 miles
    Test number
    520422867109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass33,227 miles (+6,349)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,227 miles
    Test number
    857363775199
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass26,878 miles (+7,899)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,878 miles
    Test number
    926500564133
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass18,979 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,979 miles
    Test number
    535292013118
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM10 HZU

Does LM10 HZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 HZU is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 HZU?
The MOT on LM10 HZU is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 HZU done?
LM10 HZU was recorded at 156,273 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 10,875 miles a year.
Has LM10 HZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 HZU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 HZU 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 HZU find?
LM10 HZU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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