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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LM10 TLNMOT history

LM10 TLN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LM10 TLN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,255 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 TLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 TLN was last recorded at 115,255 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,252 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,255 miles
  • 2025 – 114,060 miles
  • 2024 – 112,828 miles
  • 2023 – 111,910 miles
  • 2022 – 108,892 miles
  • 2021 – 98,056 miles
  • 2020 – 87,331 miles
  • 2019 – 77,659 miles
  • 2018 – 65,720 miles
  • 2017 – 54,450 miles
  • 2016 – 45,214 miles
  • 2015 – 38,211 miles
  • 2014 – 33,285 miles
  • 2013 – 28,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,255 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,255 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,255 miles
    Test number
    211905026918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail115,252 miles (+1,192)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,252 miles
    Test number
    763935521906
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusters inoperative (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjusters inoperative (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass114,060 miles (+1,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,060 miles
    Test number
    387233418234
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front sidelights dim in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded
  4. Pass112,828 miles (+918)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,828 miles
    Test number
    155470731960
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass111,910 miles (+3,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,910 miles
    Test number
    305175031650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  6. Pass108,892 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,892 miles
    Test number
    209923177279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,890 miles (+10,834)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,890 miles
    Test number
    722616564685
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass98,056 miles (+10,725)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,056 miles
    Test number
    213952467638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,331 miles
    Test number
    411356839248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,329 miles (+9,670)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    413423982017
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass77,659 miles (+11,939)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,659 miles
    Test number
    860003260016
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass65,720 miles (+11,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,720 miles
    Test number
    757209392956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass54,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    466967720876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,450 miles (+9,236)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    547306393828
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass45,214 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,214 miles
    Test number
    229685810524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,211 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,211 miles
    Test number
    899935275148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,285 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,285 miles
    Test number
    569105694133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,958 miles
    Test number
    338128073184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 TLN

Does LM10 TLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 TLN is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 TLN?
The MOT on LM10 TLN is valid until 9 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 TLN done?
LM10 TLN was recorded at 115,255 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,500 miles a year.
Has LM10 TLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 TLN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 TLN 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 TLN find?
LM10 TLN passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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