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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LM10 LXYMOT history

LM10 LXY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LM10 LXY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
126,239 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 LXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 LXY was last recorded at 126,239 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,203 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,036 miles
Average per year
7,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,239 miles
  • 2025 – 120,203 miles
  • 2024 – 108,777 miles
  • 2023 – 104,115 miles
  • 2022 – 98,912 miles
  • 2021 – 94,617 miles
  • 2020 – 90,379 miles
  • 2019 – 80,060 miles
  • 2018 – 66,860 miles
  • 2017 – 54,119 miles
  • 2016 – 41,254 miles
  • 2015 – 34,461 miles
  • 2014 – 29,052 miles
  • 2013 – 23,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,239 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    126,239 miles
    Test number
    304210433925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,239 miles (+6,036)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,239 miles
    Test number
    896056757555
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,203 miles (+11,426)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,203 miles
    Test number
    996184833184
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass108,777 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,777 miles
    Test number
    920107548167
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail108,776 miles (+4,661)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,776 miles
    Test number
    986120056548
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass104,115 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    354763984322
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail104,115 miles (+5,203)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    651062519753
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass98,912 miles (+4,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    569867504349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass94,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,617 miles
    Test number
    972477394370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail94,617 miles (+4,238)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,617 miles
    Test number
    465099607990
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass90,379 miles (+10,319)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,379 miles
    Test number
    883067180621
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp has corroded away leaving a gap between the two pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Parking brake lever has only a little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass80,060 miles (+13,200)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,060 miles
    Test number
    303824241263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    724702837336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,860 miles (+12,741)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    131692770167
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Pass54,119 miles (+12,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,119 miles
    Test number
    870571457477
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  16. Pass41,254 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,254 miles
    Test number
    955989185012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,461 miles (+5,409)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,461 miles
    Test number
    808877715173
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  18. Pass29,052 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    429975704199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    819242003122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 LXY

Does LM10 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 LXY is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 LXY?
The MOT on LM10 LXY is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 LXY done?
LM10 LXY was recorded at 126,239 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,627 miles a year.
Has LM10 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 LXY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 LXY 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 LXY find?
LM10 LXY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill.

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