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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LM10 UPOMOT history

LM10 UPO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LM10 UPO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,534 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 UPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 UPO was last recorded at 97,534 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,461 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
6,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,534 miles
  • 2025 – 94,379 miles
  • 2024 – 88,095 miles
  • 2023 – 82,968 miles
  • 2022 – 74,861 miles
  • 2021 – 69,560 miles
  • 2020 – 60,568 miles
  • 2019 – 51,664 miles
  • 2018 – 42,057 miles
  • 2017 – 37,760 miles
  • 2016 – 33,372 miles
  • 2015 – 28,706 miles
  • 2013 – 19,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,534 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • N/s/r and o/s/r tyres unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,534 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,534 miles
    Test number
    856308512754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail97,461 miles (+3,082)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    787601289143
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass94,379 miles (+6,284)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    114422203205
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin peeling.

  4. Pass88,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    448690073872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail88,095 miles (+5,127)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    943849984107
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass82,968 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,968 miles
    Test number
    378915420300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,950 miles (+8,089)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    502081226329
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroed to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass74,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,861 miles
    Test number
    917554598522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail74,861 miles (+5,301)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,861 miles
    Test number
    374783291765
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    581395987043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail69,560 miles (+8,992)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    466710287906
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass60,568 miles (+8,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,568 miles
    Test number
    820189469344
    • 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))

  13. Pass51,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,664 miles
    Test number
    383676720190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

  14. Fail51,664 miles (+9,607)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,664 miles
    Test number
    495294511655
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge on Tyre (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge on Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

  15. Pass42,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,057 miles
    Test number
    261695893586
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyres unevenly

  16. Fail42,057 miles (+4,297)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,057 miles
    Test number
    622517113895
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyres unevenly

  17. Pass37,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,760 miles
    Test number
    160611245284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,760 miles (+4,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,760 miles
    Test number
    214861469380
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken bottom coil (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass33,372 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    690217204267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,706 miles (+9,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,706 miles
    Test number
    848578615136
    • NoteFront tyres wearing thin

  21. Pass19,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,617 miles
    Test number
    698867623106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 UPO

Does LM10 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 UPO is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 UPO?
The MOT on LM10 UPO is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 UPO done?
LM10 UPO was recorded at 97,534 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,019 miles a year.
Has LM10 UPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 UPO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 UPO 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 UPO find?
LM10 UPO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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