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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L11 YBPMOT history

L11 YBP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L11 YBP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,888 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 YBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 YBP was last recorded at 86,888 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,676 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
6,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,888 miles
  • 2025 – 80,432 miles
  • 2024 – 72,885 miles
  • 2023 – 64,369 miles
  • 2022 – 53,199 miles
  • 2021 – 47,520 miles
  • 2020 – 41,587 miles
  • 2019 – 41,499 miles
  • 2018 – 36,101 miles
  • 2017 – 28,225 miles
  • 2016 – 17,618 miles
  • 2015 – 12,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,888 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,888 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,888 miles
    Test number
    282797392706
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail86,676 miles (+6,244)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,676 miles
    Test number
    181098291618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than offside front! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass80,432 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    307403829897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,885 miles
    Test number
    811763716578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,885 miles (+8,516)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,885 miles
    Test number
    290541994049
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass64,369 miles (+11,170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,369 miles
    Test number
    278202029927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,199 miles
    Test number
    702637711734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,194 miles (+5,674)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,194 miles
    Test number
    388424439674
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass47,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,520 miles
    Test number
    903922431290
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail47,520 miles (+5,933)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,520 miles
    Test number
    125907913768
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass41,587 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,587 miles
    Test number
    908087068073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,499 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,499 miles
    Test number
    270665257602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,490 miles (+5,389)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,490 miles
    Test number
    197333299493
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass36,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    583072223646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Fail36,101 miles (+7,876)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    925473739955
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass28,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    238748915306
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing slight noise
  17. Fail28,225 miles (+10,607)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    563632933697
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing slight noise
  18. Pass17,618 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    17,618 miles
    Test number
    803418500094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    12,341 miles
    Test number
    723025470248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,341 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,341 miles
    Test number
    688913144987
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L11 YBP

Does L11 YBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 YBP is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 YBP?
The MOT on L11 YBP is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 YBP done?
L11 YBP was recorded at 86,888 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,890 miles a year.
Has L11 YBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 YBP has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 YBP 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 YBP find?
L11 YBP passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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