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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LB11 FGOMOT history

LB11 FGO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,290 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 FGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 FGO was last recorded at 147,290 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 8,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2016: 54,079 miles, lower than 54,688 miles on 30 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,784 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,506 miles
Average per year
10,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,290 miles
  • 2024 – 138,784 miles
  • 2023 – 123,833 miles
  • 2022 – 115,514 miles
  • 2021 – 106,017 miles
  • 2020 – 97,111 miles
  • 2019 – 78,522 miles
  • 2018 – 75,597 miles
  • 2017 – 67,510 miles
  • 2016 – 54,079 miles
  • 2015 – 40,407 miles
  • 2014 – 29,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,290 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,290 miles
    Test number
    143134233617
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail147,252 miles (+8,468)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,252 miles
    Test number
    489106919391
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,784 miles
    Test number
    668237638687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,784 miles (+5,400)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,784 miles
    Test number
    662353142093
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - VERY NEAR/VERY BADLY WORN ON EDGES! (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,384 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,384 miles
    Test number
    106424300035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,384 miles (+9,551)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,384 miles
    Test number
    180398449327
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,833 miles (+8,319)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,833 miles
    Test number
    542295261507
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,514 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,514 miles
    Test number
    638977572866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,485 miles (+9,468)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,485 miles
    Test number
    183347687399
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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. Pass106,017 miles (+8,906)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,017 miles
    Test number
    323420909288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,111 miles (+18,589)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,111 miles
    Test number
    275650948208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,522 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    486715824571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,597 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,597 miles
    Test number
    552380190704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,596 miles (+8,086)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,596 miles
    Test number
    988745404159
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PADS (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass67,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,510 miles
    Test number
    298970179567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail67,510 miles (+13,431)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,510 miles
    Test number
    326634376314
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight binding on nearside rear wheel

  17. Pass54,079 miles (-609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    391139371865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail54,688 miles (+14,281)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,688 miles
    Test number
    909132077507
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,407 miles (+10,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,407 miles
    Test number
    969306475111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,869 miles
    Test number
    488568774131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,869 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,869 miles
    Test number
    808858274154
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB11 FGO

Does LB11 FGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 FGO is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB11 FGO?
The MOT on LB11 FGO is valid until 8 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 FGO done?
LB11 FGO was recorded at 147,290 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 10,280 miles a year.
Has LB11 FGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 FGO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 FGO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB11 FGO find?
LB11 FGO passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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