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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LB11 KTEMOT history

LB11 KTE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,638 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 KTE
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 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 KTE was last recorded at 122,638 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,634 miles · 14 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,638 miles
  • 2025 – 119,003 miles
  • 2024 – 114,798 miles
  • 2023 – 107,464 miles
  • 2021 – 98,600 miles
  • 2020 – 87,925 miles
  • 2019 – 70,811 miles
  • 2018 – 64,720 miles
  • 2017 – 59,647 miles
  • 2015 – 47,134 miles
  • 2014 – 35,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,638 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))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 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very bad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,638 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,638 miles
    Test number
    324954687893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail122,634 miles (+3,631)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,634 miles
    Test number
    542353377412
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed rear box is blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHnd brake is in need of adjustment

  3. Pass119,003 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,003 miles
    Test number
    981434928301
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very bad (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,998 miles (+4,200)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,998 miles
    Test number
    154000446051
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very bad (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,798 miles (+34)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,798 miles
    Test number
    801186550383
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail114,764 miles (+7,300)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,764 miles
    Test number
    625537113043
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  7. Pass107,464 miles (+8,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,464 miles
    Test number
    291459482442
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass98,600 miles (+10,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,600 miles
    Test number
    569679129408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass87,925 miles (+17,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    585546393882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,811 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,811 miles
    Test number
    268662276434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,787 miles (+6,067)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,787 miles
    Test number
    137776592078
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass64,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,720 miles
    Test number
    969835130123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail64,720 miles (+5,073)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,720 miles
    Test number
    718606113555
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Slow puncher (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryManagement light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass59,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    302640257353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail59,647 miles (+12,513)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    199733908287
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass47,134 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    607321365140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake lever travel is a little high

  17. Fail47,134 miles (+11,630)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    898361565122
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake lever travel is a little high

  18. Pass35,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,504 miles
    Test number
    269271084186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 KTE

Does LB11 KTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 KTE is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 KTE?
The MOT on LB11 KTE is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 KTE done?
LB11 KTE was recorded at 122,638 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 7,439 miles a year.
Has LB11 KTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 KTE has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 KTE 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 KTE find?
LB11 KTE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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