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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LG11 YKAMOT history

LG11 YKA is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LG11 YKA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,351 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 YKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 YKA was last recorded at 116,351 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,809 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,542 miles
Average per year
6,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,351 miles
  • 2025 – 114,809 miles
  • 2024 – 111,053 miles
  • 2023 – 106,874 miles
  • 2022 – 102,513 miles
  • 2021 – 98,910 miles
  • 2020 – 93,696 miles
  • 2019 – 83,364 miles
  • 2018 – 73,838 miles
  • 2017 – 61,520 miles
  • 2016 – 45,293 miles
  • 2015 – 41,362 miles
  • 2014 – 33,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,351 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,351 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,351 miles
    Test number
    908963341472
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail116,351 miles (+1,542)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,351 miles
    Test number
    348501737019
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,809 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,809 miles
    Test number
    468497117188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,808 miles (+3,755)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,808 miles
    Test number
    965011061252
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,053 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,053 miles
    Test number
    593830866172
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,053 miles (+4,179)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,053 miles
    Test number
    364240809202
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,874 miles (+4,361)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,874 miles
    Test number
    882509564829
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass102,513 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,513 miles
    Test number
    347596746397
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass98,910 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,910 miles
    Test number
    570478148059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,893 miles (+5,197)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,893 miles
    Test number
    424020967019
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTpms light illuminated

  11. Pass93,696 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,696 miles
    Test number
    602607532430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail93,670 miles (+10,306)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,670 miles
    Test number
    359285370240
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass83,364 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    83,364 miles
    Test number
    479081453045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Fail83,362 miles (+9,524)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,362 miles
    Test number
    492876518301
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  15. Pass73,838 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,838 miles
    Test number
    229825516004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  16. Fail73,835 miles (+12,315)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,835 miles
    Test number
    472363768769
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached play in upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met requirements

  17. Pass61,520 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,520 miles
    Test number
    301783941804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail61,516 miles (+16,223)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    457018254794
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass45,293 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,293 miles
    Test number
    709403985377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    467516355053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,362 miles (+7,477)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    249346255011
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Fail33,885 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,885 miles
    Test number
    108147454464
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  23. Pass33,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,885 miles
    Test number
    809667154082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 YKA

Does LG11 YKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 YKA is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 YKA?
The MOT on LG11 YKA is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 YKA done?
LG11 YKA was recorded at 116,351 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 6,713 miles a year.
Has LG11 YKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 YKA has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 YKA 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 YKA find?
LG11 YKA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front tyres wearing on inner edges; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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