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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LM10 RUAMOT history

LM10 RUA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LM10 RUA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,990 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 RUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 RUA was last recorded at 105,990 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,973 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,990 miles
  • 2025 – 100,094 miles
  • 2024 – 96,035 miles
  • 2023 – 91,892 miles
  • 2022 – 88,999 miles
  • 2021 – 84,776 miles
  • 2020 – 77,875 miles
  • 2019 – 72,034 miles
  • 2018 – 71,993 miles
  • 2017 – 59,759 miles
  • 2016 – 53,175 miles
  • 2015 – 45,505 miles
  • 2014 – 38,328 miles
  • 2013 – 31,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,990 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,990 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,990 miles
    Test number
    587461306923
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,973 miles (+5,879)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,973 miles
    Test number
    991507399910
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,094 miles
    Test number
    105817258067
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,094 miles (+4,059)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,094 miles
    Test number
    848294859490
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,035 miles (+4,143)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,035 miles
    Test number
    573814650579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryHeavy vibration through transmission

  6. Pass91,892 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,892 miles
    Test number
    866051227735
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,887 miles (+2,888)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,887 miles
    Test number
    416803125370
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,999 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,999 miles
    Test number
    580761412994
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too lean to measure

  9. Fail88,988 miles (+4,212)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,988 miles
    Test number
    123247823998
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp leveller not checked
    • AdvisoryEmissions too lean to measure

  10. Pass84,776 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,776 miles
    Test number
    561563050148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail84,776 miles (+6,901)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,776 miles
    Test number
    657037637633
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,875 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,875 miles
    Test number
    190731937815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,034 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,034 miles
    Test number
    925996975838
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail72,034 miles (+41)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,034 miles
    Test number
    775605852818
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail71,993 miles (+12,234)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,993 miles
    Test number
    105212040971
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass59,759 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    468238668722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,175 miles (+7,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    665104675244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater deteriorating

  18. Pass45,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    438027165134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail45,505 miles (+7,177)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    549127365178
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail38,328 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,328 miles
    Test number
    216653164484
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass38,328 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,328 miles
    Test number
    226443364141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,289 miles
    Test number
    679362673180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 RUA

Does LM10 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 RUA is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 RUA?
The MOT on LM10 RUA is valid until 28 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 RUA done?
LM10 RUA was recorded at 105,990 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,701 miles a year.
Has LM10 RUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 RUA has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 RUA 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 RUA find?
LM10 RUA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear wishbone bushes; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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