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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LG11 SKJMOT history

LG11 SKJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

LG11 SKJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
170,374 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 SKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LG11 SKJ was last recorded at 170,374 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 17,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,239 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
17,135 miles
Average per year
15,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,374 miles
  • 2024 – 153,239 miles
  • 2023 – 135,426 miles
  • 2022 – 118,211 miles
  • 2021 – 101,837 miles
  • 2020 – 85,752 miles
  • 2019 – 75,939 miles
  • 2018 – 63,639 miles
  • 2017 – 49,969 miles
  • 2016 – 33,750 miles
  • 2015 – 18,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,374 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Badly worn side arm joint ?
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,374 miles (+17,135)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,374 miles
    Test number
    563661351752
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Badly worn side arm joint ?
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass153,239 miles (+471)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,239 miles
    Test number
    811677425401
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,768 miles (+17,342)5 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,768 miles
    Test number
    250641755557
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside has play

  4. Pass135,426 miles (+17,215)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,426 miles
    Test number
    178675826899
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass118,211 miles (+16,374)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    462750733586
    • AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass101,837 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    664729489676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail101,837 miles (+16,085)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    834603396183
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass85,752 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,752 miles
    Test number
    457827003569
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail85,752 miles (+9,813)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,752 miles
    Test number
    880789293055
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass75,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    329443053289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer deteriorating

  11. Fail75,939 miles (+12,300)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    895078309551
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Joint is loose on track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer deteriorating

  12. Pass63,639 miles (+13,670)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    278449624325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,969 miles (+16,219)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    508395196563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    995521020133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,750 miles (+15,089)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    651439965169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass18,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    18,661 miles
    Test number
    746958845064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,660 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,660 miles
    Test number
    618318645020
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LG11 SKJ

Does LG11 SKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG11 SKJ expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG11 SKJ?
The MOT on LG11 SKJ expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG11 SKJ done?
LG11 SKJ was recorded at 170,374 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 15,312 miles a year.
Has LG11 SKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 SKJ has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LG11 SKJ 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 SKJ find?
LG11 SKJ failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 8 more.

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