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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LB11 BSZMOT history

LB11 BSZ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,671 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 BSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 BSZ was last recorded at 102,671 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,438 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,233 miles
Average per year
6,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,671 miles
  • 2025 – 101,438 miles
  • 2024 – 100,426 miles
  • 2023 – 98,244 miles
  • 2022 – 97,915 miles
  • 2021 – 89,527 miles
  • 2020 – 80,810 miles
  • 2019 – 65,884 miles
  • 2018 – 61,376 miles
  • 2017 – 53,276 miles
  • 2016 – 44,071 miles
  • 2015 – 31,511 miles
  • 2014 – 20,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,671 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slightly loose but not insecure or weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp mounting brackets repaired but headlamp is secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight free play travel and little reserve travel

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,671 miles (+1,233)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,671 miles
    Test number
    418247190042
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slightly loose but not insecure or weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp mounting brackets repaired but headlamp is secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight free play travel and little reserve travel

  2. Pass101,438 miles (+1,012)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    528408426397
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slightly loose but not insecure or weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp mounting brackets repaired but headlamp is secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight free play travel

  3. Pass100,426 miles (+2,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    486858588956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,244 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    398468308731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,915 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,915 miles
    Test number
    710510077895
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail97,915 miles (+8,388)1 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,915 miles
    Test number
    680926303232
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,527 miles (+8,717)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,527 miles
    Test number
    590411803722
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay sound deadening obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers obscuring testable components

  8. Pass80,810 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,810 miles
    Test number
    889069880754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

  9. Fail80,808 miles (+14,924)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,808 miles
    Test number
    181637107558
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

  10. Pass65,884 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,884 miles
    Test number
    388670226307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    966526524838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,376 miles (+8,100)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    328151956899
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

  13. Pass53,276 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,276 miles
    Test number
    562092529095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail53,125 miles (+9,054)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,125 miles
    Test number
    700763895810
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,071 miles (+12,560)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,071 miles
    Test number
    372344806696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,511 miles (+11,038)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    738797275083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    348840784048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail20,473 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    706240484010
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB11 BSZ

Does LB11 BSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 BSZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 BSZ?
The MOT on LB11 BSZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 BSZ done?
LB11 BSZ was recorded at 102,671 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,935 miles a year.
Has LB11 BSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 BSZ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB11 BSZ 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 LB11 BSZ find?
LB11 BSZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slightly loose but not insecure or weeping grease; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe, and 9 more.

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