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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM10 XEXMOT history

LM10 XEX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

LM10 XEX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
108,635 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 XEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 XEX was last recorded at 108,635 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,625 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,635 miles
  • 2024 – 104,707 miles
  • 2023 – 96,756 miles
  • 2022 – 93,073 miles
  • 2021 – 89,049 miles
  • 2020 – 87,670 miles
  • 2019 – 86,089 miles
  • 2018 – 83,908 miles
  • 2017 – 79,974 miles
  • 2016 – 72,452 miles
  • 2015 – 62,094 miles
  • 2014 – 50,818 miles
  • 2013 – 33,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,635 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,635 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,635 miles
    Test number
    901678246726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,625 miles (+3,918)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,625 miles
    Test number
    312149499264
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/full length of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced observed/possible front inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank minor
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Body panel slightly loose grill/bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass104,707 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    982673214712
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four, Rear Both Dot(0812) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail104,707 miles (+7,951)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    773802744592
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four, Rear Both Dot(0812) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass96,756 miles (+3,683)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,756 miles
    Test number
    982945305193
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,073 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    543993931123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,049 miles (+1,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,049 miles
    Test number
    924216960878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass87,670 miles (+1,581)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,670 miles
    Test number
    487742108344
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass86,089 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,089 miles
    Test number
    891292183102
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Fail86,089 miles (+2,181)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,089 miles
    Test number
    864148881505
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass83,908 miles (+3,934)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,908 miles
    Test number
    404131649860
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring items

  12. Pass79,974 miles (+7,522)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    925744338988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,452 miles
    Test number
    167299908751
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail72,452 miles (+10,358)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,452 miles
    Test number
    496650113733
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass62,094 miles (+11,276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,094 miles
    Test number
    356581025171
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass50,818 miles (+17,398)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,818 miles
    Test number
    266280254465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass33,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,420 miles
    Test number
    276402343476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 XEX

Does LM10 XEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 XEX expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 XEX?
The MOT on LM10 XEX expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 XEX done?
LM10 XEX was recorded at 108,635 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 6,062 miles a year.
Has LM10 XEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 XEX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 XEX 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 XEX find?
LM10 XEX passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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