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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LG11 GKXMOT history

LG11 GKX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LG11 GKX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,481 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 GKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 GKX was last recorded at 88,481 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 13,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,633 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,848 miles
Average per year
6,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,481 miles
  • 2025 – 74,633 miles
  • 2024 – 65,375 miles
  • 2023 – 60,032 miles
  • 2022 – 53,962 miles
  • 2021 – 49,360 miles
  • 2020 – 45,878 miles
  • 2019 – 38,527 miles
  • 2018 – 30,290 miles
  • 2017 – 25,862 miles
  • 2016 – 22,987 miles
  • 2015 – 19,967 miles
  • 2014 – 15,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,481 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,481 miles (+13,848)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,481 miles
    Test number
    313063622413
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,633 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    280280558435
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,632 miles (+9,257)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,632 miles
    Test number
    215907053075
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,375 miles (+5,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,375 miles
    Test number
    179919170114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring is wrongly seated!

  5. Pass60,032 miles (+6,070)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,032 miles
    Test number
    332335214196
    • 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 Coil Spring not fully located in it's correct location, but secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass53,962 miles (+4,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,962 miles
    Test number
    742710720334
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end boots started to deteriorate

  7. Pass49,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,360 miles
    Test number
    176681032527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,360 miles (+3,482)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,360 miles
    Test number
    977595576059
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass45,878 miles (+7,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,878 miles
    Test number
    566263105958
    • 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 Tyre has shoulder wear close to legal limits

  10. Pass38,527 miles (+8,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,527 miles
    Test number
    695341926557
    • 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. Pass30,290 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,290 miles
    Test number
    292438633705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a lot of cracks in side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a lot of cracks in side wall

  12. Fail30,290 miles (+4,428)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,290 miles
    Test number
    603836090997
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a lot of cracks in side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a lot of cracks in side wall

  13. Pass25,862 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,862 miles
    Test number
    865981467156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,987 miles (+3,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,987 miles
    Test number
    206098505973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass19,967 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,967 miles
    Test number
    127358855097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,581 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,581 miles
    Test number
    335660464063
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres cracking / front tyres worn down on edge

  17. Pass15,581 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,581 miles
    Test number
    505860664095
    • NoteFront and rear tyres cracking / front tyres worn down on edge

Questions about LG11 GKX

Does LG11 GKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 GKX is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 GKX?
The MOT on LG11 GKX is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 GKX done?
LG11 GKX was recorded at 88,481 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,120 miles a year.
Has LG11 GKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 GKX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LG11 GKX 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 LG11 GKX find?
LG11 GKX passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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