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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 LYHMOT history

LM10 LYH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LM10 LYH red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
126,927 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 LYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 LYH was last recorded at 126,927 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 5,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,131 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,796 miles
Average per year
8,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,927 miles
  • 2024 – 121,131 miles
  • 2023 – 118,264 miles
  • 2022 – 109,042 miles
  • 2021 – 98,731 miles
  • 2020 – 89,315 miles
  • 2019 – 79,240 miles
  • 2018 – 72,210 miles
  • 2017 – 62,087 miles
  • 2016 – 54,276 miles
  • 2015 – 43,185 miles
  • 2014 – 33,786 miles
  • 2013 – 19,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,927 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,927 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,927 miles
    Test number
    613843449028
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail126,927 miles (+5,796)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,927 miles
    Test number
    416171300564
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass121,131 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,131 miles
    Test number
    594531262672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,264 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,264 miles
    Test number
    341302988970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,694 miles (+8,652)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,694 miles
    Test number
    799545816462
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass109,042 miles (+91)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,042 miles
    Test number
    815885326543
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail108,951 miles (+10,220)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,951 miles
    Test number
    757901891388
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass98,731 miles (+9,416)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    289676059473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,315 miles (+10,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,315 miles
    Test number
    514611720337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass79,240 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,240 miles
    Test number
    867671768567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,210 miles (+10,123)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    474068867664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,087 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,087 miles
    Test number
    894065570152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    865072754936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,276 miles (+11,091)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    131992590791
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass43,185 miles (+9,399)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,185 miles
    Test number
    514188436150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,786 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,786 miles
    Test number
    759920904371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,519 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    326133414447
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteLeft/right front tyre treads worn on edge

  18. Fail31,519 miles (+11,870)2 failures2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    498563614215
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteLeft/right front tyre treads worn on edge

  19. Pass19,649 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,649 miles
    Test number
    987207313251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,616 miles
    Test number
    718778863115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,616 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,616 miles
    Test number
    887828963140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LM10 LYH

Does LM10 LYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 LYH expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 LYH?
The MOT on LM10 LYH expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 LYH done?
LM10 LYH was recorded at 126,927 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 8,718 miles a year.
Has LM10 LYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 LYH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 LYH 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 LYH find?
LM10 LYH passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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