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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

L11 YBBMOT history

L11 YBB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L11 YBB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,372 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 YBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 YBB was last recorded at 71,372 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,371 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,372 miles
  • 2025 – 71,349 miles
  • 2024 – 66,621 miles
  • 2023 – 63,444 miles
  • 2022 – 60,237 miles
  • 2021 – 55,904 miles
  • 2020 – 53,480 miles
  • 2019 – 49,124 miles
  • 2018 – 43,129 miles
  • 2017 – 36,770 miles
  • 2016 – 32,279 miles
  • 2015 – 28,565 miles
  • 2014 – 25,341 miles
  • 2013 – 22,250 miles
  • 2012 – 19,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,372 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,372 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    288099280868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,371 miles (+22)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    856397443397
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,349 miles (+4,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    119582418430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass66,621 miles (+3,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    113060209532
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,444 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    687403101077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail63,443 miles (+3,206)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,443 miles
    Test number
    611157797222
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,237 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    905718133496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,904 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,904 miles
    Test number
    930526918515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    238551699680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  10. Fail53,480 miles (+4,356)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    871326966824
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  11. Pass49,124 miles (+5,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,124 miles
    Test number
    565737412495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    817359359152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,129 miles (+6,359)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    885665800848
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass36,770 miles (+4,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,770 miles
    Test number
    956617526874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass32,279 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,279 miles
    Test number
    370647328235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,565 miles (+3,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,565 miles
    Test number
    766982115146
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass25,341 miles (+3,091)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,341 miles
    Test number
    727364114122
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass22,250 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,250 miles
    Test number
    436199003164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,079 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,079 miles
    Test number
    747645102187
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L11 YBB

Does L11 YBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 YBB is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 YBB?
The MOT on L11 YBB is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 YBB done?
L11 YBB was recorded at 71,372 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,610 miles a year.
Has L11 YBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 YBB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 YBB 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 YBB find?
L11 YBB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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