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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LM10 NLKMOT history

LM10 NLK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2026.

LM10 NLK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,230 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 NLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 NLK was last recorded at 124,230 miles on 6 Apr 2026, 4,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,224 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,006 miles
Average per year
5,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,230 miles
  • 2025 – 120,224 miles
  • 2024 – 116,779 miles
  • 2023 – 112,654 miles
  • 2022 – 109,178 miles
  • 2021 – 105,386 miles
  • 2020 – 102,126 miles
  • 2019 – 87,928 miles
  • 2018 – 83,865 miles
  • 2017 – 78,134 miles
  • 2016 – 71,019 miles
  • 2015 – 64,861 miles
  • 2013 – 47,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,230 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,230 miles (+4,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,230 miles
    Test number
    707963017185
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass120,224 miles (+48)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,224 miles
    Test number
    914743232168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySilencer corroded

  3. Fail120,176 miles (+3,397)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,176 miles
    Test number
    835659242655
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass116,779 miles (+115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    147077348504
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded

  5. Fail116,664 miles (+4,010)5 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,664 miles
    Test number
    605153547877
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded

  6. Pass112,654 miles (+3,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    112,654 miles
    Test number
    882964803259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  7. Pass109,178 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,178 miles
    Test number
    988795329530
    • 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))

  8. Fail109,142 miles (+3,756)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,142 miles
    Test number
    612334483819
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))

  9. Pass105,386 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,386 miles
    Test number
    660005935637
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail105,337 miles (+3,211)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,337 miles
    Test number
    129899011329
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,126 miles
    Test number
    677155145869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail102,126 miles (+14,198)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,126 miles
    Test number
    176204728355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass87,928 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,928 miles
    Test number
    444866500731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,865 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,865 miles
    Test number
    306150547942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Fail83,860 miles (+5,726)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,860 miles
    Test number
    337881013516
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass78,134 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,134 miles
    Test number
    868039894137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s front and o/s rear seat belt stalk casings damaged

  17. Fail78,130 miles (+7,111)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    349109540012
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s front and o/s rear seat belt stalk casings damaged

  18. Pass71,019 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,019 miles
    Test number
    537645294407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,861 miles (+17,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    348587925072
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    277488363486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,674 miles (+2,443)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    405838863139
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass45,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,231 miles
    Test number
    307968013003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 NLK

Does LM10 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 NLK is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 NLK?
The MOT on LM10 NLK is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 NLK done?
LM10 NLK was recorded at 124,230 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2026, an average of 5,979 miles a year.
Has LM10 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 NLK has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 NLK 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 NLK find?
LM10 NLK passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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