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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LM10 UPJMOT history

LM10 UPJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LM10 UPJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
77,798 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 UPJ
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
13 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 UPJ was last recorded at 77,798 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2018: 56,984 miles, lower than 56,988 miles on 18 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,086 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,712 miles
Average per year
4,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,798 miles
  • 2024 – 76,086 miles
  • 2023 – 71,307 miles
  • 2022 – 67,793 miles
  • 2021 – 67,642 miles
  • 2020 – 66,586 miles
  • 2019 – 60,927 miles
  • 2018 – 56,984 miles
  • 2017 – 51,516 miles
  • 2016 – 44,811 miles
  • 2015 – 38,875 miles
  • 2014 – 32,150 miles
  • 2013 – 23,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,798 miles (+1,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    466788482166
    • 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))

  2. Pass76,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,086 miles
    Test number
    480037664158
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail76,086 miles (+4,779)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,086 miles
    Test number
    990541932077
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass71,307 miles (+3,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,307 miles
    Test number
    696971363064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass67,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    326472409092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,793 miles (+151)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    361892245877
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass67,642 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,642 miles
    Test number
    218627498463
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail67,642 miles (+1,056)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,642 miles
    Test number
    660059664727
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    355016770114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

  10. Fail66,586 miles (+5,659)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    811340366073
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

  11. Pass60,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,927 miles
    Test number
    347249556762
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  12. Fail60,927 miles (+3,943)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,927 miles
    Test number
    299472238857
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  13. Fail56,984 miles (-4)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    144662903908
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass56,988 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,988 miles
    Test number
    601855477957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,516 miles
    Test number
    342953772235
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber leaking

  16. Fail51,516 miles (+6,705)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,516 miles
    Test number
    664231662729
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber leaking

  17. Pass44,811 miles (+5,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,811 miles
    Test number
    735671054851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass38,875 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,875 miles
    Test number
    825054515164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,150 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,150 miles
    Test number
    439159524196
    • NoteExhaust flexi pipe shielding damaged

  20. Fail32,150 miles (+8,849)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,150 miles
    Test number
    655779924127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteExhaust flexi pipe shielding damaged

  21. Pass23,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,301 miles
    Test number
    588359123192
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LM10 UPJ

Does LM10 UPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 UPJ expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 UPJ?
The MOT on LM10 UPJ expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 UPJ done?
LM10 UPJ was recorded at 77,798 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 4,378 miles a year.
Has LM10 UPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 UPJ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 UPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM10 UPJ find?
LM10 UPJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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