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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 LXZMOT history

LM10 LXZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LM10 LXZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,359 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 LXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 LXZ was last recorded at 135,359 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,218 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,141 miles
Average per year
8,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,359 miles
  • 2024 – 131,218 miles
  • 2023 – 125,572 miles
  • 2022 – 118,694 miles
  • 2021 – 110,582 miles
  • 2020 – 102,674 miles
  • 2019 – 94,949 miles
  • 2018 – 86,010 miles
  • 2017 – 77,071 miles
  • 2016 – 69,320 miles
  • 2015 – 57,932 miles
  • 2014 – 46,879 miles
  • 2013 – 34,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,359 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,359 miles (+4,141)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,359 miles
    Test number
    555296656928
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass131,218 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,218 miles
    Test number
    457511040380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,093 miles (+5,521)2 dangerous10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,093 miles
    Test number
    282318222969
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and bottom of "A" pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,572 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,572 miles
    Test number
    466300161139
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen 3 chips not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail125,572 miles (+6,878)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,572 miles
    Test number
    602787104423
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen 3 chips not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass118,694 miles (+8,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,694 miles
    Test number
    801261068220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass110,582 miles (+7,908)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,582 miles
    Test number
    525256415713
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass102,674 miles (+7,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,674 miles
    Test number
    789573044629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass94,949 miles (+8,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,949 miles
    Test number
    375064327890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass86,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,010 miles
    Test number
    238499245440
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail86,010 miles (+8,939)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,010 miles
    Test number
    358019457673
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass77,071 miles (+7,751)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,071 miles
    Test number
    278386425654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,320 miles (+11,388)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,320 miles
    Test number
    297633219044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,932 miles (+11,053)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,932 miles
    Test number
    176333315174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,879 miles (+12,079)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,879 miles
    Test number
    506897124134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,800 miles
    Test number
    676089843113
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LM10 LXZ

Does LM10 LXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 LXZ is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM10 LXZ?
The MOT on LM10 LXZ is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 LXZ done?
LM10 LXZ was recorded at 135,359 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,083 miles a year.
Has LM10 LXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 LXZ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 LXZ 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 LXZ find?
LM10 LXZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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