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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LM10 OSUMOT history

LM10 OSU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LM10 OSU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,997 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 OSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 OSU was last recorded at 100,997 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,807 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
190 miles
Average per year
6,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,997 miles
  • 2025 – 89,756 miles
  • 2024 – 83,395 miles
  • 2023 – 80,885 miles
  • 2022 – 77,077 miles
  • 2021 – 74,082 miles
  • 2019 – 72,076 miles
  • 2018 – 70,728 miles
  • 2017 – 67,982 miles
  • 2016 – 65,863 miles
  • 2015 – 51,825 miles
  • 2014 – 37,649 miles
  • 2013 – 17,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,997 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not workingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,997 miles (+190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,997 miles
    Test number
    370051063346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail100,807 miles (+11,051)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    431018792467
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass89,756 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,756 miles
    Test number
    734935954649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
  4. Fail89,752 miles (+6,357)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,752 miles
    Test number
    618258775397
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
  5. Pass83,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    728795145235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  6. Fail83,395 miles (+2,510)4 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    349967975430
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning lamp on
  7. Pass80,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,885 miles
    Test number
    159647625148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail80,885 miles (+3,808)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,885 miles
    Test number
    500689426091
    • MajorOffside 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass77,077 miles (+2,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    807870079952
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
  10. Pass74,082 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,082 miles
    Test number
    307027618309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,076 miles (+1,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    905361391072
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated
  12. Pass70,728 miles (+2,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,728 miles
    Test number
    920412755115
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deterioated
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  13. Pass67,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,982 miles
    Test number
    877693345707
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded but not blowing
  14. Fail67,982 miles (+2,119)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,982 miles
    Test number
    477294445615
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded but not blowing
  15. Pass65,863 miles (+14,038)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,863 miles
    Test number
    831094216282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,825 miles (+14,176)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    525082505264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    527393814219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,649 miles (+19,797)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    167193714225
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  19. Pass17,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,852 miles
    Test number
    646051353128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 OSU

Does LM10 OSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 OSU is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 OSU?
The MOT on LM10 OSU is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 OSU done?
LM10 OSU was recorded at 100,997 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,517 miles a year.
Has LM10 OSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 OSU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 OSU 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 OSU find?
LM10 OSU passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front fog light not working; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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