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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L11 RMCMOT history

L11 RMC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L11 RMC white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,079 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 RMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 RMC was last recorded at 99,079 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 3,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,217 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,862 miles
Average per year
6,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,079 miles
  • 2025 – 95,217 miles
  • 2024 – 90,072 miles
  • 2023 – 83,865 miles
  • 2022 – 74,471 miles
  • 2021 – 68,515 miles
  • 2020 – 64,990 miles
  • 2019 – 58,818 miles
  • 2018 – 53,513 miles
  • 2017 – 43,619 miles
  • 2015 – 24,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,079 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    861328750118
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
  2. Fail99,079 miles (+3,862)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    716917503391
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass95,217 miles (+5,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,217 miles
    Test number
    538095656522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass90,072 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,072 miles
    Test number
    577635604591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,865 miles (+9,394)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,865 miles
    Test number
    803238179506
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass74,471 miles (+5,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,471 miles
    Test number
    893221173620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass68,515 miles (+3,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    842180525289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge weraing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand
  8. Pass64,990 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,990 miles
    Test number
    586828773277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,818 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,818 miles
    Test number
    406966652855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,513 miles
    Test number
    997034195951
    • AdvisoryFront Both dip beams have been adjusted to the correct height
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Replace number plate bulb
  11. Fail53,513 miles (+9,894)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,513 miles
    Test number
    560232842358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Dip beam has been adjusted to the correct height (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Replaced bulb ----- Bulb N501 ----- (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Dip beam has been adjusted to the correct height (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Both dip beams have been adjusted to the correct height
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Replace number plate bulb
  12. Pass43,619 miles (+18,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    157865075273
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.
  13. Pass24,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,702 miles
    Test number
    607707855153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 RMC

Does L11 RMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 RMC is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 RMC?
The MOT on L11 RMC is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 RMC done?
L11 RMC was recorded at 99,079 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,658 miles a year.
Has L11 RMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 RMC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 RMC 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 L11 RMC find?
L11 RMC passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside.

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