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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,398 cc

LM10 OLWMOT history

LM10 OLW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LM10 OLW red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,437 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 OLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 OLW was last recorded at 122,437 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 13,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,559 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,878 miles
Average per year
7,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,437 miles
  • 2025 – 108,559 miles
  • 2024 – 100,446 miles
  • 2023 – 96,345 miles
  • 2022 – 88,957 miles
  • 2021 – 83,339 miles
  • 2020 – 77,457 miles
  • 2019 – 71,263 miles
  • 2018 – 65,076 miles
  • 2017 – 57,601 miles
  • 2016 – 49,216 miles
  • 2015 – 38,118 miles
  • 2014 – 29,714 miles
  • 2013 – 21,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,437 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded and delaminating

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,437 miles (+13,878)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,437 miles
    Test number
    604299015765
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded and delaminating

  2. Pass108,559 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,559 miles
    Test number
    110661014837
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,559 miles (+8,113)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,559 miles
    Test number
    459857989880
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,446 miles (+4,101)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,446 miles
    Test number
    635569952947
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass96,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,345 miles
    Test number
    343845391141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail96,345 miles (+7,388)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,345 miles
    Test number
    671837553236
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,957 miles (+5,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,957 miles
    Test number
    948764422473
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass83,339 miles (+5,882)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    351575476793
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass77,457 miles (+6,194)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,457 miles
    Test number
    945695763228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,263 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,263 miles
    Test number
    956823273195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,076 miles (+7,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,076 miles
    Test number
    582071290587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass57,601 miles (+8,385)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    645023575812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    671357752188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail49,216 miles (+11,098)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    537428684269
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,118 miles (+8,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,118 miles
    Test number
    678027845117
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  16. Pass29,714 miles (+8,076)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    985001064144
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNsf tyre wall damaged

  17. Pass21,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,638 miles
    Test number
    539030123147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 OLW

Does LM10 OLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 OLW is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 OLW?
The MOT on LM10 OLW is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 OLW done?
LM10 OLW was recorded at 122,437 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,646 miles a year.
Has LM10 OLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 OLW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 OLW 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 OLW find?
LM10 OLW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, and 3 more.

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