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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LM10 NKUMOT history

LM10 NKU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LM10 NKU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,373 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 NKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 NKU was last recorded at 95,373 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,823 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,550 miles
Average per year
5,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,373 miles
  • 2025 – 88,823 miles
  • 2024 – 84,709 miles
  • 2023 – 82,371 miles
  • 2022 – 74,381 miles
  • 2021 – 73,537 miles
  • 2020 – 70,698 miles
  • 2019 – 65,856 miles
  • 2018 – 59,540 miles
  • 2017 – 53,305 miles
  • 2016 – 46,864 miles
  • 2015 – 40,040 miles
  • 2014 – 30,474 miles
  • 2013 – 27,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,373 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,373 miles (+6,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,373 miles
    Test number
    271880318332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,823 miles (+4,114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,823 miles
    Test number
    167279726991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  3. Pass84,709 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    446885778029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  4. Fail84,709 miles (+2,338)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    570408637787
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  5. Pass82,371 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    748849398161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  6. Fail82,371 miles (+7,990)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    934202230504
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  7. Pass74,381 miles (+844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    457308599871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust cover corroded rear
  8. Pass73,537 miles (+2,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    212954553079
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral under trays fitted unable to carry out a full inspection under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass70,698 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,698 miles
    Test number
    278200740552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    326263583648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail65,856 miles (+6,316)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    877580280513
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass59,540 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,540 miles
    Test number
    739014304317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,305 miles
    Test number
    824884975841
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
  14. Fail53,305 miles (+6,441)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,305 miles
    Test number
    186036765448
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
  15. Pass46,864 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,864 miles
    Test number
    381019782612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,040 miles (+9,566)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,040 miles
    Test number
    726456075505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,474 miles (+3,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,474 miles
    Test number
    627624224218
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass27,360 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,360 miles
    Test number
    198791523281
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNsr tyre aged (1999)

Questions about LM10 NKU

Does LM10 NKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 NKU is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 NKU?
The MOT on LM10 NKU is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 NKU done?
LM10 NKU was recorded at 95,373 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,211 miles a year.
Has LM10 NKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 NKU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 NKU 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 NKU find?
LM10 NKU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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