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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 JBYMOT history

LM10 JBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LM10 JBY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,525 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 JBY
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
21 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 JBY was last recorded at 106,525 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,829 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,696 miles
Average per year
7,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,525 miles
  • 2025 – 101,829 miles
  • 2024 – 94,223 miles
  • 2023 – 80,925 miles
  • 2022 – 58,201 miles
  • 2021 – 50,974 miles
  • 2020 – 48,271 miles
  • 2019 – 41,372 miles
  • 2018 – 36,195 miles
  • 2017 – 33,259 miles
  • 2016 – 31,385 miles
  • 2015 – 22,657 miles
  • 2014 – 16,934 miles
  • 2013 – 12,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,525 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin corroded
  • AdvisoryRear rear axle / arms corroded
  • AdvisoryRear rear shockers corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,525 miles (+4,696)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,525 miles
    Test number
    714545538651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle / arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear shockers corroded

  2. Pass101,829 miles (+7,606)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    216904418472
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass94,223 miles (+13,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,223 miles
    Test number
    115577644453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass80,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    937133377713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,925 miles (+22,724)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    190913230987
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

  6. Pass58,201 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,201 miles
    Test number
    741365377656
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer casing coming away
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Vey heavily perished and cracking open, scrubbing off on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly perished and cracking, tyre dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking open, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail58,201 miles (+7,227)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,201 miles
    Test number
    236304068431
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Vey heavily perished and cracked open (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer casing coming away
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Vey heavily perished and cracking open, scrubbing off on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly perished and cracking, tyre dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking open, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass50,974 miles (+2,703)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,974 miles
    Test number
    222409323375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,271 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    48,271 miles
    Test number
    573230197515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking open to almost cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking open to almost cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking open to almost cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail48,271 miles (+6,899)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,271 miles
    Test number
    490123771242
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking open to almost cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking open to almost cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking open to almost cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,372 miles (+5,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    560105138760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass36,195 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,195 miles
    Test number
    828711052839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,259 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    500794853029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,385 miles (+8,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,385 miles
    Test number
    692708947965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front incorrect tyre size to manufacturer specification
    • AdvisoryOffside Front incorrect tyre size to manufacturer specification

  15. Pass22,657 miles (+5,723)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,657 miles
    Test number
    176630395493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside Front Outer Tyre Has Minor Cracks Around The Sidewall

  16. Fail16,934 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,934 miles
    Test number
    285231894046
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass16,934 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,934 miles
    Test number
    797071694037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    12,727 miles
    Test number
    976469403116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 JBY

Does LM10 JBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 JBY is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 JBY?
The MOT on LM10 JBY is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 JBY done?
LM10 JBY was recorded at 106,525 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 7,234 miles a year.
Has LM10 JBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 JBY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LM10 JBY 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 JBY find?
LM10 JBY passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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