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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LR10 EFMMOT history

LR10 EFM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LR10 EFM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
88,754 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR10 EFM
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
12 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR10 EFM was last recorded at 88,754 miles on 21 May 2026, 6,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,883 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,871 miles
Average per year
6,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,754 miles
  • 2025 – 81,883 miles
  • 2024 – 77,359 miles
  • 2023 – 68,958 miles
  • 2022 – 58,282 miles
  • 2021 – 47,045 miles
  • 2020 – 34,924 miles
  • 2019 – 29,055 miles
  • 2018 – 22,942 miles
  • 2017 – 18,180 miles
  • 2016 – 12,459 miles
  • 2015 – 7,080 miles
  • 2014 – 4,673 miles
  • 2013 – 3,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,754 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear shock bump stop split allowing dust cover to drop

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,754 miles (+6,871)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    114694570997
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass81,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    600301664426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,883 miles (+4,524)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    549056509814
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring in boot (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass77,359 miles (+1)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    233437262723
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock bump stop split allowing dust cover to drop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock bump stop split allowing dust cover to drop
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStereo wire (live) through bulkhead

  5. Fail77,358 miles (+8,400)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    279425014101
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock bump stop split allowing dust cover to drop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock bump stop split allowing dust cover to drop
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass68,958 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,958 miles
    Test number
    564296762078
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi poor condition and has split in place (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock bump stop split allowing dust cover to drop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage nearside front

  7. Fail68,958 miles (+10,676)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,958 miles
    Test number
    604593692679
    • DangerousElectrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks earth wire for rear amp put in by customer has been wrapped around central seatbelt lower bolt and is bare with no terminal fitted (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended locked in too much and will not come out (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi poor condition and has split in place (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock bump stop split allowing dust cover to drop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage nearside front

  8. Pass58,282 miles (+11,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,282 miles
    Test number
    119596102699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,045 miles
    Test number
    710183246361
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing an inspection of several components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail47,045 miles (+12,121)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,045 miles
    Test number
    388155442035
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Clasp (7.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing an inspection of several components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass34,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    34,924 miles
    Test number
    361616231724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,924 miles (+5,869)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,924 miles
    Test number
    215481817021
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass29,055 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    29,055 miles
    Test number
    711347283273
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Fail29,055 miles (+6,113)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,055 miles
    Test number
    931526562135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction tech holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass22,942 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,942 miles
    Test number
    166212312851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass18,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,180 miles
    Test number
    121824198242
    • AdvisoryOil leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

  17. Fail18,180 miles (+5,721)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,180 miles
    Test number
    906390342828
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

  18. Pass12,459 miles (+5,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    12,459 miles
    Test number
    958968872406
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes near and offside very slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCover and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

  19. Pass7,080 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    7,080 miles
    Test number
    466008475017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    4,673 miles
    Test number
    166944774444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail4,673 miles (+1,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,673 miles
    Test number
    288084574046
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass3,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    3,670 miles
    Test number
    609975173043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR10 EFM

Does LR10 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR10 EFM is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR10 EFM?
The MOT on LR10 EFM is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR10 EFM done?
LR10 EFM was recorded at 88,754 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 6,456 miles a year.
Has LR10 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR10 EFM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR10 EFM 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 LR10 EFM find?
LR10 EFM passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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