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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LM60 XBSMOT history

LM60 XBS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LM60 XBS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
81,074 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM60 XBS
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
25 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM60 XBS was last recorded at 81,074 miles on 30 May 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2017: 43,081 miles, lower than 44,412 miles on 9 Nov 2016.

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
81,052 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,074 miles
  • 2025 – 67,065 miles
  • 2024 – 55,338 miles
  • 2023 – 50,313 miles
  • 2019 – 50,246 miles
  • 2018 – 48,011 miles
  • 2017 – 43,081 miles
  • 2016 – 44,412 miles
  • 2015 – 42,484 miles
  • 2014 – 40,750 miles
  • 2013 – 38,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,074 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,074 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,074 miles
    Test number
    940795818337
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail81,052 miles (+13,987)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    483989472019
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass67,065 miles (+11,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,065 miles
    Test number
    845408228218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass55,338 miles (+5,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,338 miles
    Test number
    827342319771
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass50,313 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    729149816894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass50,246 miles (+2,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,246 miles
    Test number
    251104628551
    • 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))

  7. Pass48,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,011 miles
    Test number
    186708077064
    • 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))

  8. Fail48,011 miles (+4,930)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,011 miles
    Test number
    880216765203
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass43,081 miles (-1,331)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,081 miles
    Test number
    769312210388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,412 miles
    Test number
    226468873745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,412 miles (+1,928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,412 miles
    Test number
    182629607977
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass42,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,484 miles
    Test number
    913859372159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,484 miles (+1,734)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,484 miles
    Test number
    438147937884
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass40,750 miles (+2,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    569216424320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass38,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    129297923329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail38,660 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    629437923391
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LM60 XBS

Does LM60 XBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM60 XBS is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM60 XBS?
The MOT on LM60 XBS is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM60 XBS done?
LM60 XBS was recorded at 81,074 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 3,389 miles a year.
Has LM60 XBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM60 XBS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM60 XBS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM60 XBS find?
LM60 XBS passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower, and 2 more.

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