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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LB11 FEXMOT history

LB11 FEX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,861 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 FEX
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
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 FEX was last recorded at 161,861 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,660 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
10,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,861 miles
  • 2024 – 152,000 miles
  • 2023 – 142,808 miles
  • 2022 – 131,348 miles
  • 2021 – 122,375 miles
  • 2020 – 113,505 miles
  • 2019 – 97,502 miles
  • 2018 – 83,974 miles
  • 2017 – 71,909 miles
  • 2016 – 59,112 miles
  • 2015 – 48,131 miles
  • 2014 – 37,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,861 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,861 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,861 miles
    Test number
    725316338620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail161,660 miles (+9,660)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,660 miles
    Test number
    307299626006
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass152,000 miles (+9,192)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,000 miles
    Test number
    402423001662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,808 miles (+323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,808 miles
    Test number
    786908155331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail142,485 miles (+11,137)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,485 miles
    Test number
    280261583997
    • 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass131,348 miles (+8,973)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,348 miles
    Test number
    817427151091
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass122,375 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,375 miles
    Test number
    362050946467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,593 miles (+8,088)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,593 miles
    Test number
    998705446662
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,505 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,505 miles
    Test number
    678424286683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail113,380 miles (+15,878)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,380 miles
    Test number
    151446984318
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass97,502 miles (+140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,502 miles
    Test number
    357525224094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel kerbed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail97,362 miles (+13,388)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,362 miles
    Test number
    821201004174
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel kerbed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass83,974 miles (+226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    858045720746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel rim kerbed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail83,748 miles (+11,839)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,748 miles
    Test number
    269339441429
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel rim kerbed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass71,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    298964466217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,909 miles (+12,797)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    326993284170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass59,112 miles (+10,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    606524548992
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres weathered

  18. Pass48,131 miles (+10,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    618887365127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass37,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,183 miles
    Test number
    145940374160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,179 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,179 miles
    Test number
    318740374180
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LB11 FEX

Does LB11 FEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 FEX is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB11 FEX?
The MOT on LB11 FEX is valid until 15 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 FEX done?
LB11 FEX was recorded at 161,861 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 10,897 miles a year.
Has LB11 FEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 FEX has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 FEX 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 FEX find?
LB11 FEX passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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