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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 UPEMOT history

LM10 UPE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LM10 UPE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,329 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 UPE
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
21 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 UPE was last recorded at 80,329 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 6,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,855 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,474 miles
Average per year
5,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,329 miles
  • 2024 – 73,855 miles
  • 2023 – 68,315 miles
  • 2022 – 63,154 miles
  • 2021 – 55,958 miles
  • 2020 – 51,761 miles
  • 2019 – 45,931 miles
  • 2018 – 41,280 miles
  • 2017 – 37,446 miles
  • 2016 – 31,063 miles
  • 2015 – 26,238 miles
  • 2014 – 22,094 miles
  • 2013 – 17,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,329 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,329 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,329 miles
    Test number
    236950466595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail80,329 miles (+6,474)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,329 miles
    Test number
    216916124954
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass73,855 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,855 miles
    Test number
    237495803375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail73,852 miles (+5,537)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    182466482702
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,315 miles (+5,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,315 miles
    Test number
    337938827204
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass63,154 miles (+7,196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,154 miles
    Test number
    182767023233
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass55,958 miles (+4,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,958 miles
    Test number
    784084981052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass51,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    701580789885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail51,761 miles (+5,830)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,761 miles
    Test number
    566371633314
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,931 miles (+4,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    983601547687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner control arm play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusted outer skin

  11. Pass41,280 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,280 miles
    Test number
    402438911255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,446 miles (+6,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,446 miles
    Test number
    370627753341
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding

  13. Pass31,063 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,063 miles
    Test number
    198581149431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,238 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    547681515101
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail26,238 miles (+4,144)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    625121215122
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass22,094 miles (+4,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,094 miles
    Test number
    107474514180
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass17,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,288 miles
    Test number
    298010523174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,288 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,288 miles
    Test number
    787119413197
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LM10 UPE

Does LM10 UPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 UPE is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM10 UPE?
The MOT on LM10 UPE is valid until 22 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 UPE done?
LM10 UPE was recorded at 80,329 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,018 miles a year.
Has LM10 UPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 UPE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 UPE 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 UPE find?
LM10 UPE passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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