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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LO10 ZXMMOT history

LO10 ZXM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LO10 ZXM grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,209 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 ZXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 ZXM was last recorded at 160,209 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 9,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,309 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,900 miles
Average per year
8,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,209 miles
  • 2025 – 150,309 miles
  • 2024 – 141,903 miles
  • 2023 – 130,440 miles
  • 2022 – 118,480 miles
  • 2021 – 111,281 miles
  • 2020 – 102,376 miles
  • 2019 – 96,669 miles
  • 2018 – 94,509 miles
  • 2017 – 88,643 miles
  • 2016 – 82,118 miles
  • 2015 – 73,291 miles
  • 2014 – 61,651 miles
  • 2013 – 49,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,209 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,209 miles (+9,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,209 miles
    Test number
    921229004311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass150,309 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,309 miles
    Test number
    803737569275
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail150,305 miles (+8,402)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,305 miles
    Test number
    270097713545
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass141,903 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,903 miles
    Test number
    813873658483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail141,887 miles (+11,447)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,887 miles
    Test number
    810303697702
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass130,440 miles (+11,960)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    416059942523
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass118,480 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,480 miles
    Test number
    383713689345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,471 miles (+7,190)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,471 miles
    Test number
    340263746892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass111,281 miles (+8,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,281 miles
    Test number
    153393161297
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass102,376 miles (+5,707)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    469757920766
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass96,669 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,669 miles
    Test number
    148284799396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,509 miles (+5,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,509 miles
    Test number
    729015867489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN.s.r bump stop split in half
    • AdvisoryPlastic surround of n.s.f seatbelt missing but seatbelt works
  13. Pass88,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    106980431646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,643 miles (+6,525)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    864892129122
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass82,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,118 miles
    Test number
    438005779058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,116 miles (+8,825)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,116 miles
    Test number
    347120345636
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass73,291 miles (+11,640)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    417162515286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,651 miles (+11,709)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    679906004283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    815011103244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO10 ZXM

Does LO10 ZXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 ZXM is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 ZXM?
The MOT on LO10 ZXM is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 ZXM done?
LO10 ZXM was recorded at 160,209 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,342 miles a year.
Has LO10 ZXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 ZXM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LO10 ZXM 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 ZXM find?
LO10 ZXM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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