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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LM10 PHJMOT history

LM10 PHJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LM10 PHJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,562 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 PHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 PHJ was last recorded at 75,562 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,507 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
4,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,562 miles
  • 2024 – 70,811 miles
  • 2023 – 66,766 miles
  • 2022 – 63,367 miles
  • 2021 – 59,108 miles
  • 2020 – 54,112 miles
  • 2019 – 46,533 miles
  • 2018 – 41,727 miles
  • 2017 – 38,511 miles
  • 2016 – 34,080 miles
  • 2015 – 30,111 miles
  • 2014 – 25,431 miles
  • 2013 – 16,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,562 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 dust cover damaged with bump stop insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front shock dust cover damaged with bump stop insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust back box slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Hand brake has slight travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,562 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,562 miles
    Test number
    904655325458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,507 miles (+4,696)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,507 miles
    Test number
    667762784609
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))
  3. Pass70,811 miles (+123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,811 miles
    Test number
    661188305754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock dust cover damaged with bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock dust cover damaged with bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake has slight travel
  4. Fail70,688 miles (+3,922)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    975143681594
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock dust cover damaged with bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock dust cover damaged with bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake has slight travel
  5. Pass66,766 miles (+3,399)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,766 miles
    Test number
    796037684057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/ tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
  6. Pass63,367 miles (+4,259)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    529156394428
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass59,108 miles (+4,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    214505524068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass54,112 miles (+7,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    509864791362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass46,533 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    757890016706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,727 miles (+3,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,727 miles
    Test number
    540733949297
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE PERISHED
  11. Pass38,511 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,511 miles
    Test number
    704526975896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,080 miles (+3,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    960101109782
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test
  13. Fail30,111 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,111 miles
    Test number
    519774635133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  14. Pass30,111 miles (+4,680)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,111 miles
    Test number
    939524535160
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  15. Pass25,431 miles (+204)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,431 miles
    Test number
    718833834188
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail25,227 miles (+9,086)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,227 miles
    Test number
    536836514142
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  17. Pass16,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,141 miles
    Test number
    278550413463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,141 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,141 miles
    Test number
    497590313153
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LM10 PHJ

Does LM10 PHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 PHJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM10 PHJ?
The MOT on LM10 PHJ is valid until 15 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 PHJ done?
LM10 PHJ was recorded at 75,562 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,728 miles a year.
Has LM10 PHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 PHJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 PHJ 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 PHJ find?
LM10 PHJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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