Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
LM10 XEWMOT history
LM10 XEW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,105 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 111,105 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM10 XEW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 5 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM10 XEW was last recorded at 111,105 miles on 31 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Mar 2026: 111,105 miles, lower than 111,106 miles on 30 Mar 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 111,106 miles · 30 Mar 2026
- Average per year
- 6,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,105 miles
- 2025 – 101,289 miles
- 2024 – 91,622 miles
- 2023 – 72,676 miles
- 2022 – 69,086 miles
- 2021 – 64,207 miles
- 2020 – 59,393 miles
- 2019 – 55,300 miles
- 2018 – 50,021 miles
- 2017 – 44,628 miles
- 2016 – 38,819 miles
- 2015 – 34,616 miles
- 2014 – 31,475 miles
- 2013 – 28,041 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,105 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on sump
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 29 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,105 miles (-1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 111,105 miles
- Test number
- 194363017907
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail111,106 miles (+9,817)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,106 miles
- Test number
- 661124076326
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE... (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass101,289 miles (+9,667)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 101,289 miles
- Test number
- 228850698822
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear silencer delaminating
Pass91,622 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 91,622 miles
- Test number
- 415050397408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated
Fail91,622 miles (+18,946)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,622 miles
- Test number
- 204781383376
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated
Pass72,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 72,676 miles
- Test number
- 625907967047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,676 miles (+3,590)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,676 miles
- Test number
- 601113850551
- MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,086 miles (+4,879)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2023
- Odometer
- 69,086 miles
- Test number
- 625068475175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,207 miles (+4,814)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 64,207 miles
- Test number
- 899080177416
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass59,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 59,393 miles
- Test number
- 295800930684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,393 miles (+4,093)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,393 miles
- Test number
- 203886182903
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass55,300 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 55,300 miles
- Test number
- 306380737072
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail55,300 miles (+5,279)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,300 miles
- Test number
- 762008286241
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass50,021 miles (+5,393)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 50,021 miles
- Test number
- 952057929509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,628 miles (+5,809)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 44,628 miles
- Test number
- 823149253520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
Pass38,819 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 38,819 miles
- Test number
- 344606676341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Fail38,819 miles (+4,203)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,819 miles
- Test number
- 777861169301
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,616 miles (+3,141)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 34,616 miles
- Test number
- 499487155178
- NoteNearside rear tyre low tread on outer edge & cracked / perished
Pass31,475 miles (+3,434)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 31,475 miles
- Test number
- 779784234126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,041 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 28,041 miles
- Test number
- 635999143188
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Questions about LM10 XEW
- Does LM10 XEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 XEW is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM10 XEW?
- The MOT on LM10 XEW is valid until 13 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 XEW done?
- LM10 XEW was recorded at 111,105 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,470 miles a year.
- Has LM10 XEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM10 XEW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM10 XEW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM10 XEW find?
- LM10 XEW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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