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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 OSWMOT history

LM10 OSW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LM10 OSW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
159,043 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 OSW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 OSW was last recorded at 159,043 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,043 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,043 miles
  • 2025 – 142,928 miles
  • 2024 – 134,166 miles
  • 2023 – 128,403 miles
  • 2022 – 124,725 miles
  • 2021 – 116,868 miles
  • 2020 – 107,076 miles
  • 2019 – 97,853 miles
  • 2018 – 92,574 miles
  • 2017 – 78,919 miles
  • 2016 – 64,808 miles
  • 2015 – 46,146 miles
  • 2014 – 29,446 miles
  • 2013 – 21,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,043 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,043 miles
    Test number
    415413029384
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail159,043 miles (+16,115)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,043 miles
    Test number
    252017623899
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass142,928 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,928 miles
    Test number
    248801422917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  4. Fail142,903 miles (+8,737)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,903 miles
    Test number
    319522841753
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (flexible) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  5. Pass134,166 miles (+5,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,166 miles
    Test number
    385535343834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  6. Pass128,403 miles (+3,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,403 miles
    Test number
    259345113443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear crank case breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,725 miles (+7,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,725 miles
    Test number
    982227212106
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass116,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    984464445741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,868 miles (+9,792)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    901805251407
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass107,076 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    740045498542
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail107,076 miles (+9,223)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    436048029390
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass97,853 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,853 miles
    Test number
    651830237421
    • AdvisoryFront down pipe flex y blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail97,852 miles (+5,278)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    868058210284
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront down pipe flex y blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass92,574 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    908043283742
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail92,574 miles (+13,655)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    284122049918
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass78,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,919 miles
    Test number
    357934943496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail78,919 miles (+14,111)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,919 miles
    Test number
    530518642615
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass64,808 miles (+18,662)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    680105070427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,146 miles (+16,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,146 miles
    Test number
    188548845120
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail29,446 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    319939424167
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass29,446 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    606659124182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,858 miles
    Test number
    298691143124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,858 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,858 miles
    Test number
    795791443108
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LM10 OSW

Does LM10 OSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 OSW is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 OSW?
The MOT on LM10 OSW is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 OSW done?
LM10 OSW was recorded at 159,043 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 10,255 miles a year.
Has LM10 OSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 OSW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 OSW 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 OSW find?
LM10 OSW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears; rear exhaust box corroded.

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