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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

L11 YJFMOT history

L11 YJF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L11 YJF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,985 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 YJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
19 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 YJF was last recorded at 101,985 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,978 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
9,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,985 miles
  • 2025 – 91,383 miles
  • 2024 – 81,420 miles
  • 2023 – 68,046 miles
  • 2022 – 56,407 miles
  • 2021 – 48,824 miles
  • 2020 – 31,916 miles
  • 2019 – 26,664 miles
  • 2018 – 16,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,985 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,985 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,985 miles
    Test number
    563347773074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,978 miles (+10,595)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,978 miles
    Test number
    692269468592
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,383 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    814986344612
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail91,380 miles (+9,960)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    981682711061
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% offside working less (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% offside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,420 miles (+13,374)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    493556138442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,046 miles (+11,639)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    458319239929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,407 miles
    Test number
    237308111101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail56,405 miles (+7,581)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    293335155246
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  9. Pass48,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    782639885978
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail48,824 miles (+16,908)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    292011785177
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass31,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    847229152280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,916 miles (+5,252)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    491244032519
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  13. Pass26,664 miles (+3,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,664 miles
    Test number
    435065252288
    • 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))

  14. Pass23,081 miles (+6,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    23,081 miles
    Test number
    441002249688
    • 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))

  15. Pass16,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    16,595 miles
    Test number
    724732817368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 YJF

Does L11 YJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 YJF is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 YJF?
The MOT on L11 YJF is valid until 4 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 YJF done?
L11 YJF was recorded at 101,985 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,917 miles a year.
Has L11 YJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 YJF has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 YJF 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 YJF find?
L11 YJF passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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