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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LB11 YYVMOT history

LB11 YYV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
108,206 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 YYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 YYV was last recorded at 108,206 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 5,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,633 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,573 miles
Average per year
7,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,206 miles
  • 2024 – 102,633 miles
  • 2023 – 97,286 miles
  • 2022 – 88,352 miles
  • 2020 – 82,145 miles
  • 2019 – 71,926 miles
  • 2018 – 64,395 miles
  • 2017 – 56,632 miles
  • 2016 – 49,858 miles
  • 2015 – 42,794 miles
  • 2014 – 33,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,206 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,206 miles (+5,573)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,206 miles
    Test number
    185447364974
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass102,633 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,633 miles
    Test number
    308431165069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,286 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,286 miles
    Test number
    431924377554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,274 miles (+8,922)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,274 miles
    Test number
    905199401787
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midsection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,352 miles (+6,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    509162106697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    777693120530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail82,145 miles (+10,219)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    361894842467
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,926 miles
    Test number
    929361431806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,926 miles (+7,531)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,926 miles
    Test number
    774651993449
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass64,395 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,395 miles
    Test number
    457176604172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail64,395 miles (+7,763)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,395 miles
    Test number
    286109929400
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    655406221386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail56,632 miles (+6,774)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    917346857790
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass49,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    283692929761
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail49,858 miles (+7,064)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    425868936838
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass42,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    755404685183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,794 miles (+9,321)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    729254485169
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass33,473 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,473 miles
    Test number
    977385984138
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre

Questions about LB11 YYV

Does LB11 YYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB11 YYV expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB11 YYV?
The MOT on LB11 YYV expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB11 YYV done?
LB11 YYV was recorded at 108,206 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 7,079 miles a year.
Has LB11 YYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 YYV has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB11 YYV 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 YYV find?
LB11 YYV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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