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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LG11 VOUMOT history

LG11 VOU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LG11 VOU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,839 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 VOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 VOU was last recorded at 82,839 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,822 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,839 miles
  • 2025 – 73,827 miles
  • 2024 – 69,973 miles
  • 2023 – 65,850 miles
  • 2022 – 63,266 miles
  • 2021 – 60,273 miles
  • 2020 – 56,587 miles
  • 2019 – 52,064 miles
  • 2017 – 46,471 miles
  • 2016 – 39,839 miles
  • 2015 – 28,349 miles
  • 2014 – 19,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,839 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,839 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,839 miles
    Test number
    380142744047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,822 miles (+8,995)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    159881521781
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass73,827 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    176410339956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,973 miles (+4,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,973 miles
    Test number
    288330128292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass65,850 miles (+2,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    833397204717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,266 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,266 miles
    Test number
    388359555997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail63,251 miles (+2,978)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    411325483935
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass60,273 miles (+3,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,273 miles
    Test number
    893823320675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass56,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    991505361445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,587 miles (+4,523)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    164350848296
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  11. Pass52,064 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,064 miles
    Test number
    100882682263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,471 miles
    Test number
    919027063595
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail46,470 miles (+6,631)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    373356269316
    • FailureNearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass39,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,839 miles
    Test number
    482579996122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,839 miles (+11,490)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,839 miles
    Test number
    158817120087
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass28,349 miles (+9,333)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,349 miles
    Test number
    419011055020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,016 miles
    Test number
    366156154009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 VOU

Does LG11 VOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 VOU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 VOU?
The MOT on LG11 VOU is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 VOU done?
LG11 VOU was recorded at 82,839 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
Has LG11 VOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 VOU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 VOU 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 VOU find?
LG11 VOU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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