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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC11 TYDMOT history

LC11 TYD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LC11 TYD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,521 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC11 TYD
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
10 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC11 TYD was last recorded at 88,521 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 6,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,505 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,016 miles
Average per year
5,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,521 miles
  • 2025 – 82,505 miles
  • 2024 – 76,136 miles
  • 2023 – 69,486 miles
  • 2022 – 60,113 miles
  • 2021 – 53,103 miles
  • 2020 – 50,319 miles
  • 2019 – 45,761 miles
  • 2018 – 41,143 miles
  • 2017 – 35,741 miles
  • 2016 – 30,835 miles
  • 2015 – 24,773 miles
  • 2014 – 20,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,521 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,521 miles (+6,016)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    963508452530
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass82,505 miles (+6,369)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,505 miles
    Test number
    102710391525
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass76,136 miles (+6,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,136 miles
    Test number
    839216740785
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  4. Pass69,486 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,486 miles
    Test number
    867767833984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail69,486 miles (+9,373)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,486 miles
    Test number
    259985482176
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass60,113 miles (+7,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    204044066604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass53,103 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    741039980881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail53,102 miles (+2,783)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    451666882323
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass50,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    888320203682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail50,319 miles (+4,558)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    562019511330
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass45,761 miles (+4,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,761 miles
    Test number
    236790790720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass41,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,143 miles
    Test number
    974239564234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,143 miles (+5,402)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,143 miles
    Test number
    127046072607
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass35,741 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    908224768347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,835 miles
    Test number
    140968103798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,834 miles (+6,061)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,834 miles
    Test number
    417634890738
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass24,773 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,773 miles
    Test number
    218959605290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,112 miles
    Test number
    248352164409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC11 TYD

Does LC11 TYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC11 TYD is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC11 TYD?
The MOT on LC11 TYD is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC11 TYD done?
LC11 TYD was recorded at 88,521 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,645 miles a year.
Has LC11 TYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC11 TYD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LC11 TYD 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 LC11 TYD find?
LC11 TYD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link; coolant leak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear, and 1 more.

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