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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LB11 PLOMOT history

LB11 PLO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
149,211 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 PLO
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 expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 PLO was last recorded at 149,211 miles on 3 May 2025, 20,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,952 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
20,259 miles
Average per year
12,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,211 miles
  • 2024 – 128,952 miles
  • 2023 – 122,607 miles
  • 2022 – 113,151 miles
  • 2021 – 106,352 miles
  • 2020 – 91,495 miles
  • 2019 – 76,954 miles
  • 2018 – 64,563 miles
  • 2017 – 50,658 miles
  • 2016 – 34,674 miles
  • 2015 – 19,094 miles
  • 2014 – 15,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,211 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror casing damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp loose

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,211 miles (+20,259)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,211 miles
    Test number
    237477260141
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp loose

  2. Pass128,952 miles (+85)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,952 miles
    Test number
    494954057227
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail128,867 miles (+6,260)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,867 miles
    Test number
    342913505833
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (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))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass122,607 miles (+9,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    865572474431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass113,151 miles (+6,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    803326183233
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f steering rack

  6. Pass106,352 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,352 miles
    Test number
    839267533567
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail106,330 miles (+14,835)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,330 miles
    Test number
    440467653612
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    399078983259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill dented
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail91,495 miles (+14,541)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    611669418574
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill dented
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass76,954 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,954 miles
    Test number
    344313552288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake has a slight bind
    • 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 also badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail76,909 miles (+12,346)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    928903309803
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake has a slight bind
    • 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 also badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass64,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,563 miles
    Test number
    221974079304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail64,563 miles (+13,905)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,563 miles
    Test number
    817422899943
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass50,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,658 miles
    Test number
    265684316030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked in the tread grooves

  15. Fail50,652 miles (+15,978)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,652 miles
    Test number
    803658530691
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner tread & cracked in the tread grooves (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked in the tread grooves

  16. Pass34,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,674 miles
    Test number
    901353430130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,673 miles (+15,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,673 miles
    Test number
    394094149319
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass19,094 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,094 miles
    Test number
    408952445056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,433 miles
    Test number
    396655074166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail15,453 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,453 miles
    Test number
    947445874134
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB11 PLO

Does LB11 PLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB11 PLO expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB11 PLO?
The MOT on LB11 PLO expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB11 PLO done?
LB11 PLO was recorded at 149,211 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 12,318 miles a year.
Has LB11 PLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 PLO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB11 PLO 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 PLO find?
LB11 PLO passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front mirror casing damaged, and 1 more.

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