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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 NLJMOT history

LM10 NLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LM10 NLJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,633 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 NLJ
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
30 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 NLJ was last recorded at 69,633 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,091 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
4,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,633 miles
  • 2024 – 69,091 miles
  • 2023 – 67,493 miles
  • 2022 – 61,773 miles
  • 2021 – 55,855 miles
  • 2020 – 51,746 miles
  • 2019 – 47,963 miles
  • 2018 – 40,706 miles
  • 2017 – 36,750 miles
  • 2016 – 32,156 miles
  • 2015 – 28,197 miles
  • 2014 – 24,087 miles
  • 2013 – 18,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,633 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective FLEXIBLE JOINT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSH REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WORN EDGES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,633 miles (+542)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,633 miles
    Test number
    312279561794
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass69,091 miles (+1,598)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,091 miles
    Test number
    669418301457
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass67,493 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    854892094801
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail67,474 miles (+5,701)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,474 miles
    Test number
    754124143289
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass61,773 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    756510770840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,855 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    957654627474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,746 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,746 miles
    Test number
    263973220129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail51,744 miles (+3,781)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    851448830229
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass47,963 miles (+7,257)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,963 miles
    Test number
    589993928141
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass40,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,706 miles
    Test number
    428492876860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail40,705 miles (+3,955)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    526518181287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass36,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,750 miles
    Test number
    184014530547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,750 miles (+4,594)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,750 miles
    Test number
    713709552148
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  14. Pass32,156 miles (+3,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,156 miles
    Test number
    243886154416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides and cracking (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass28,197 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    204142923649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,087 miles
    Test number
    526843994280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,087 miles (+5,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,087 miles
    Test number
    355373994217
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  18. Pass18,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,983 miles
    Test number
    376811463117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 NLJ

Does LM10 NLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 NLJ is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM10 NLJ?
The MOT on LM10 NLJ is valid until 4 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 NLJ done?
LM10 NLJ was recorded at 69,633 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 4,091 miles a year.
Has LM10 NLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 NLJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM10 NLJ 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 NLJ find?
LM10 NLJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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