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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LO10 GWDMOT history

LO10 GWD is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LO10 GWD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,666 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 GWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 GWD was last recorded at 117,666 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,665 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,666 miles
  • 2025 – 115,575 miles
  • 2023 – 114,551 miles
  • 2022 – 112,381 miles
  • 2021 – 110,735 miles
  • 2020 – 108,709 miles
  • 2019 – 102,597 miles
  • 2018 – 92,123 miles
  • 2017 – 81,541 miles
  • 2016 – 71,377 miles
  • 2015 – 60,662 miles
  • 2014 – 49,819 miles
  • 2013 – 39,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,666 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,666 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,666 miles
    Test number
    454148482112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,665 miles (+2,090)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,665 miles
    Test number
    336975511448
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corroded

  3. Pass115,575 miles (+1,024)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,575 miles
    Test number
    953424645361
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass114,551 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    920776414949
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail114,551 miles (+2,170)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    385858851173
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,381 miles (+1,646)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,381 miles
    Test number
    433319920019
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass110,735 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,735 miles
    Test number
    871338479891
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail110,735 miles (+2,026)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,735 miles
    Test number
    829773111245
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass108,709 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,709 miles
    Test number
    660448451860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail108,697 miles (+6,100)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,697 miles
    Test number
    757297202915
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaiter has a hole, grease is being sprayed out over gaiter. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play in side to side movement and top to bottom. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel by hand to check for wheel bearing play/noise. (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaiter split, grease being lost. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass102,597 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,597 miles
    Test number
    670837164927
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort to parking brake

  12. Fail102,597 miles (+10,474)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,597 miles
    Test number
    211366731543
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort to parking brake

  13. Pass92,123 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,123 miles
    Test number
    985183097444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail92,031 miles (+10,490)1 dangerous2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,031 miles
    Test number
    915188131603
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has wear on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has wear on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass81,541 miles (+10,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,541 miles
    Test number
    923872264551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    217025566503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail71,377 miles (+10,715)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    405487315403
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail60,662 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,662 miles
    Test number
    167606265191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass60,662 miles (+10,843)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,662 miles
    Test number
    787456565191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,819 miles (+10,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    258157364465
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass39,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,738 miles
    Test number
    666968153181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LO10 GWD

Does LO10 GWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 GWD is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 GWD?
The MOT on LO10 GWD is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 GWD done?
LO10 GWD was recorded at 117,666 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,133 miles a year.
Has LO10 GWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 GWD has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LO10 GWD 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 LO10 GWD find?
LO10 GWD passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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