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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

LO10 VLMMOT history

LO10 VLM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LO10 VLM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,124 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 VLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 VLM was last recorded at 163,124 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,122 miles · 7 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,124 miles
  • 2024 – 150,063 miles
  • 2023 – 136,512 miles
  • 2022 – 120,810 miles
  • 2021 – 119,287 miles
  • 2020 – 112,541 miles
  • 2019 – 96,115 miles
  • 2018 – 84,272 miles
  • 2017 – 69,776 miles
  • 2016 – 65,919 miles
  • 2015 – 56,109 miles
  • 2014 – 46,138 miles
  • 2013 – 34,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,124 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front brake hose insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,124 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,124 miles
    Test number
    515255255500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail163,122 miles (+13,059)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,122 miles
    Test number
    187623803976
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,063 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,063 miles
    Test number
    707435306025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail150,062 miles (+13,550)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,062 miles
    Test number
    280214566727
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass136,512 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,512 miles
    Test number
    141478515091
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  6. Fail136,512 miles (+15,702)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,512 miles
    Test number
    305650510225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  7. Pass120,810 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,810 miles
    Test number
    118216871634
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail120,784 miles (+1,497)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,784 miles
    Test number
    734824602255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass119,287 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,287 miles
    Test number
    762554508424
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  10. Fail119,287 miles (+6,746)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,287 miles
    Test number
    496366109103
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  11. Pass112,541 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,541 miles
    Test number
    795355941824
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail112,539 miles (+16,424)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,539 miles
    Test number
    632722987817
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass96,115 miles (+52)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    988584098434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Fail96,063 miles (+11,791)2 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,063 miles
    Test number
    872207075039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass84,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,272 miles
    Test number
    541448913766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,268 miles (+14,492)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,268 miles
    Test number
    380296124618
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,776 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,776 miles
    Test number
    471449427981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,919 miles (+9,810)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,919 miles
    Test number
    951413653269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,109 miles (+9,971)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,109 miles
    Test number
    217474205268
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNo smoke on BET
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre has cracks in tread

  20. Pass46,138 miles (+11,926)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,138 miles
    Test number
    487086214233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing in tyre tread 195/65/15

  21. Pass34,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,212 miles
    Test number
    589904103283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,212 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,212 miles
    Test number
    328293503201
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LO10 VLM

Does LO10 VLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 VLM is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 VLM?
The MOT on LO10 VLM is valid until 9 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 VLM done?
LO10 VLM was recorded at 163,124 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 10,267 miles a year.
Has LO10 VLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 VLM has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LO10 VLM 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 VLM find?
LO10 VLM passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front body panel slightly loose; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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