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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LB11 SFEMOT history

LB11 SFE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
81,613 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 SFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 SFE was last recorded at 81,613 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 1,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,850 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,763 miles
Average per year
5,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,613 miles
  • 2023 – 72,925 miles
  • 2022 – 65,492 miles
  • 2021 – 58,851 miles
  • 2020 – 55,675 miles
  • 2019 – 49,723 miles
  • 2018 – 41,793 miles
  • 2017 – 40,768 miles
  • 2016 – 35,006 miles
  • 2015 – 30,686 miles
  • 2014 – 25,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,613 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,613 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,613 miles
    Test number
    704104365125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,850 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,850 miles
    Test number
    583121960878
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail79,850 miles (+6,925)2 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,850 miles
    Test number
    906664343333
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass72,925 miles (+7,433)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    851696171398
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass65,492 miles (+28)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,492 miles
    Test number
    758982016703
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail65,464 miles (+6,613)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,464 miles
    Test number
    925981607393
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass58,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,851 miles
    Test number
    235025913015
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail58,851 miles (+3,176)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,851 miles
    Test number
    113860731288
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass55,675 miles (+5,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,675 miles
    Test number
    299077260376
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass49,723 miles (+7,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,723 miles
    Test number
    634960119436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel in parking brake
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass41,793 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,793 miles
    Test number
    707508770333
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres show signs of perishing on outer shoulders.

  12. Pass40,768 miles (+5,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    111760772842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer tread starting to crack
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryUndetrays fitted

  13. Pass35,006 miles (+4,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,006 miles
    Test number
    550416223321
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

  14. Fail30,686 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,686 miles
    Test number
    519060975127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass30,686 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,686 miles
    Test number
    896050775177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,733 miles
    Test number
    245675074172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 SFE

Does LB11 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB11 SFE expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB11 SFE?
The MOT on LB11 SFE expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB11 SFE done?
LB11 SFE was recorded at 81,613 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 5,326 miles a year.
Has LB11 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 SFE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB11 SFE 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 SFE find?
LB11 SFE passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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