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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LB11 PLJMOT history

LB11 PLJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,240 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 PLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 PLJ was last recorded at 72,240 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,704 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,536 miles
Average per year
4,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,240 miles
  • 2025 – 69,704 miles
  • 2024 – 66,094 miles
  • 2023 – 60,453 miles
  • 2022 – 56,976 miles
  • 2021 – 55,043 miles
  • 2020 – 53,147 miles
  • 2019 – 48,065 miles
  • 2018 – 39,842 miles
  • 2017 – 33,019 miles
  • 2016 – 26,933 miles
  • 2015 – 23,571 miles
  • 2014 – 16,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,240 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Covers + Shields Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    567300747265
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

  2. Fail72,240 miles (+2,536)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    951492828521
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

  3. Pass69,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    128920723086
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,704 miles (+3,610)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    312472863684
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,094 miles (+5,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,094 miles
    Test number
    657807229657
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi Pipe Slightly Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,453 miles (+3,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,453 miles
    Test number
    301523146733
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,976 miles (+1,933)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    243138288184
    • AdvisoryBrake Fluid Appears Contaminated
    • AdvisoryCoolant Below Minimum Mark
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox has Seepage from Driveshaft Seal
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Slight Travel
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre Worn on Inner Sidewall
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Slightly Worn on Inner Sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWipers Smeary

  8. Pass55,043 miles (+1,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,043 miles
    Test number
    497329289517
    • AdvisoryCovers & shield fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass53,147 miles (+5,082)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    359611250538
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass48,065 miles (+8,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    327282014377
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  11. Pass39,842 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,842 miles
    Test number
    113803179980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,019 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,019 miles
    Test number
    715047343527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,933 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,933 miles
    Test number
    848496567959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,571 miles (+6,942)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,571 miles
    Test number
    987218628229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,629 miles
    Test number
    949900514368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 PLJ

Does LB11 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 PLJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 PLJ?
The MOT on LB11 PLJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 PLJ done?
LB11 PLJ was recorded at 72,240 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,680 miles a year.
Has LB11 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 PLJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 PLJ 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 PLJ find?
LB11 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: covers and shields fitted; rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

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