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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 TLFMOT history

LM10 TLF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LM10 TLF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,431 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 TLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 TLF was last recorded at 91,431 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 10,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,977 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,454 miles
Average per year
5,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,431 miles
  • 2025 – 80,977 miles
  • 2024 – 71,400 miles
  • 2023 – 62,581 miles
  • 2022 – 60,434 miles
  • 2021 – 60,227 miles
  • 2019 – 55,292 miles
  • 2018 – 51,272 miles
  • 2017 – 46,457 miles
  • 2016 – 42,186 miles
  • 2015 – 33,833 miles
  • 2014 – 26,197 miles
  • 2013 – 21,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,431 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear brake caliper parking lever not returning fully

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,431 miles
    Test number
    146982466851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,431 miles (+10,454)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,431 miles
    Test number
    589510636735
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Swapped with spare (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    815296123742
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal, perished and cracked

  4. Fail80,977 miles (+9,577)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    264264342768
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal, perished and cracked

  5. Pass71,400 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,400 miles
    Test number
    167334148502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper parking lever not returning fully
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high

  6. Fail71,400 miles (+8,819)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,400 miles
    Test number
    445242846713
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper parking lever not returning fully
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high

  7. Pass62,581 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,581 miles
    Test number
    419833140205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,301 miles (+252)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    276010263540
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,049 miles (+1,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,049 miles
    Test number
    878467157726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass60,434 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    127196642673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass60,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,227 miles
    Test number
    586688067930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,227 miles (+4,935)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,227 miles
    Test number
    746385887299
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,292 miles (+4,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    907808791490
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  14. Pass51,272 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    759431097054
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and unit (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Cap o-ring starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp Cluster Lens Cracked

  15. Fail51,272 miles (+4,815)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    283973522872
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and unit (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Cap o-ring starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp Cluster Lens Cracked

  16. Pass46,457 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    371968307046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,186 miles (+8,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,186 miles
    Test number
    212740214555
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,833 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,833 miles
    Test number
    135164995157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,197 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,197 miles
    Test number
    135964084172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass26,197 miles (+4,768)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,197 miles
    Test number
    827974884182
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass21,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,429 miles
    Test number
    426939383135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,429 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,429 miles
    Test number
    456109683156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LM10 TLF

Does LM10 TLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 TLF is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 TLF?
The MOT on LM10 TLF is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 TLF done?
LM10 TLF was recorded at 91,431 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,339 miles a year.
Has LM10 TLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 TLF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 TLF 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 TLF find?
LM10 TLF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 1 more.

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