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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LO10 ZXNMOT history

LO10 ZXN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LO10 ZXN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
161,970 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 ZXN
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 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 ZXN was last recorded at 161,970 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 5,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,777 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,193 miles
Average per year
8,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,970 miles
  • 2025 – 156,777 miles
  • 2024 – 150,960 miles
  • 2023 – 145,182 miles
  • 2022 – 136,890 miles
  • 2021 – 130,370 miles
  • 2020 – 122,918 miles
  • 2019 – 113,085 miles
  • 2018 – 106,280 miles
  • 2017 – 103,609 miles
  • 2016 – 90,846 miles
  • 2015 – 79,817 miles
  • 2014 – 62,519 miles
  • 2013 – 52,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,970 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt pre-tensioner casing damaged

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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/s and n/s rear suspension bump stops worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    161,970 miles
    Test number
    782635972991
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt pre-tensioner casing damaged

  2. Fail161,970 miles (+5,193)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,970 miles
    Test number
    732086073118
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt pre-tensioner casing damaged

  3. Pass156,777 miles (+5,817)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,777 miles
    Test number
    638269483083
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel slighty excessive advise inspection

  4. Pass150,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,960 miles
    Test number
    198033971388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail150,960 miles (+5,778)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,960 miles
    Test number
    705402483919
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,182 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,182 miles
    Test number
    133143295700
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Fail145,032 miles (+8,142)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,032 miles
    Test number
    733351936440
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass136,890 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,890 miles
    Test number
    149660647456
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear suspension bump stops worn

  9. Fail136,884 miles (+6,514)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,884 miles
    Test number
    187034059326
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear suspension bump stops worn

  10. Pass130,370 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,370 miles
    Test number
    154291856397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,337 miles (+7,419)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,337 miles
    Test number
    191109644168
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass122,918 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,918 miles
    Test number
    806856903135
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged not effecting the restraint (7.1.2 (d))

  13. Fail122,918 miles (+9,833)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,918 miles
    Test number
    532166240353
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged not effecting the restraint (7.1.2 (d))

  14. Pass113,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,085 miles
    Test number
    444073386265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround missing but still functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  15. Fail113,082 miles (+6,802)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,082 miles
    Test number
    739273928158
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround missing but still functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  16. Pass106,280 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,280 miles
    Test number
    791140812674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,609 miles (+406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,609 miles
    Test number
    661055425143
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail103,203 miles (+12,357)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,203 miles
    Test number
    869041673080
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported joining sleeve corroded away (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,846 miles (+95)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,846 miles
    Test number
    680459509420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCoil light flashing
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edges

  20. Fail90,751 miles (+10,934)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,751 miles
    Test number
    707184756458
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCoil light flashing
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edges

  21. Pass79,817 miles (+17,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    284836646971
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil N/s/f shock (2.7.3)

  22. Pass62,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,519 miles
    Test number
    717941094132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,519 miles (+10,087)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,519 miles
    Test number
    517341394166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  24. Pass52,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    566675943270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO10 ZXN

Does LO10 ZXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 ZXN is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 ZXN?
The MOT on LO10 ZXN is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 ZXN done?
LO10 ZXN was recorded at 161,970 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 8,332 miles a year.
Has LO10 ZXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 ZXN has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LO10 ZXN 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 ZXN find?
LO10 ZXN passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear seat belt pre-tensioner casing damaged.

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