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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LB11 DPEMOT history

LB11 DPE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,223 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 DPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 DPE was last recorded at 136,223 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,194 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
9,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,223 miles
  • 2024 – 129,797 miles
  • 2023 – 126,656 miles
  • 2022 – 118,675 miles
  • 2021 – 111,869 miles
  • 2020 – 111,787 miles
  • 2019 – 100,835 miles
  • 2018 – 86,965 miles
  • 2017 – 73,841 miles
  • 2016 – 56,830 miles
  • 2014 – 32,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,223 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system deterioratedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,223 miles (+29)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,223 miles
    Test number
    266908079867
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system deteriorated

  2. Fail136,194 miles (+47)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,194 miles
    Test number
    400949000116
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system deteriorated

  3. Fail136,147 miles (+6,350)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,147 miles
    Test number
    888242379975
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

  4. Pass129,797 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,797 miles
    Test number
    511567154753
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,797 miles (+3,141)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,797 miles
    Test number
    575803598839
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,656 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,656 miles
    Test number
    651192932109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,502 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,502 miles
    Test number
    781814023754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail124,502 miles (+5,827)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,502 miles
    Test number
    182612062693
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,675 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,675 miles
    Test number
    294573902579
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail118,636 miles (+6,767)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,636 miles
    Test number
    216514621121
    • MajorEmissions not tested unable to raise engine speed steadily (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass111,869 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,869 miles
    Test number
    361568776438
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail111,787 miles (+10,952)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,787 miles
    Test number
    393829416304
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass100,835 miles (+3,680)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,835 miles
    Test number
    735607174082
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  14. Fail97,155 miles (+10,190)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,155 miles
    Test number
    168666818806
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass86,965 miles (+13,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,965 miles
    Test number
    626613359506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass73,841 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,841 miles
    Test number
    164890544308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,785 miles (+16,955)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,785 miles
    Test number
    390868481272
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass56,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,830 miles
    Test number
    438587794500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,830 miles (+24,092)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,830 miles
    Test number
    707132316192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass32,738 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,738 miles
    Test number
    459962124426
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB11 DPE

Does LB11 DPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 DPE is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB11 DPE?
The MOT on LB11 DPE is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 DPE done?
LB11 DPE was recorded at 136,223 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 9,351 miles a year.
Has LB11 DPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 DPE has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 DPE 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 DPE find?
LB11 DPE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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