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Volkswagen Polo

Purple · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L11 YCVMOT history

L11 YCV is a purple petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

L11 YCV purple Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2024
Mileage
124,171 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 YCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 YCV was last recorded at 124,171 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,169 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,171 miles
  • 2022 – 110,539 miles
  • 2021 – 107,753 miles
  • 2020 – 105,775 miles
  • 2019 – 100,698 miles
  • 2018 – 92,688 miles
  • 2017 – 87,172 miles
  • 2016 – 81,179 miles
  • 2015 – 62,962 miles
  • 2014 – 52,670 miles
  • 2013 – 33,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,171 miles
  • MinorNearside 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 (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,171 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,171 miles
    Test number
    633485304314
    • MinorNearside 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 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail124,169 miles (+13,630)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,169 miles
    Test number
    456962062035
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass110,539 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,539 miles
    Test number
    921734238845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,753 miles
    Test number
    999493559974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,753 miles (+1,978)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,753 miles
    Test number
    656240085604
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass105,775 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,775 miles
    Test number
    425634104290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,744 miles (+5,046)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,744 miles
    Test number
    315986338237
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,698 miles (+8,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,698 miles
    Test number
    677039351614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    774094609259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,688 miles (+5,516)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    935398989032
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  11. Pass87,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    564800056697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,172 miles (+5,993)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    280938913182
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass81,179 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,179 miles
    Test number
    458787863293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,175 miles (+18,213)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    573189262706
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass62,962 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,962 miles
    Test number
    888325575137
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail62,960 miles (+10,290)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,960 miles
    Test number
    826785775108
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass52,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    279717764185
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail52,670 miles (+19,184)3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    618935264116
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass33,486 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,486 miles
    Test number
    275957153482
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about L11 YCV

Does L11 YCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 YCV expired on 1 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 YCV?
The MOT on L11 YCV expired on 1 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 YCV done?
L11 YCV was recorded at 124,171 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 8,942 miles a year.
Has L11 YCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 YCV has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L11 YCV 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 YCV find?
L11 YCV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy, and 1 more.

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