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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LG11 YLZMOT history

LG11 YLZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

LG11 YLZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2025
Mileage
111,401 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 YLZ
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
17 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 YLZ was last recorded at 111,401 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 7,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,888 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,513 miles
Average per year
7,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,401 miles
  • 2023 – 103,888 miles
  • 2022 – 95,588 miles
  • 2021 – 86,219 miles
  • 2020 – 59,033 miles
  • 2019 – 55,173 miles
  • 2018 – 50,043 miles
  • 2017 – 46,015 miles
  • 2016 – 41,884 miles
  • 2015 – 39,043 miles
  • 2014 – 33,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,401 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlight pattern is poor
  • AdvisoryNearside Washer does not reach screen

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windows tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,401 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    238167466106
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight pattern is poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Washer does not reach screen

  2. Fail111,401 miles (+7,513)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    814438835772
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight pattern is poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Washer does not reach screen

  3. Pass103,888 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,888 miles
    Test number
    666460085212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail103,885 miles (+8,297)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,885 miles
    Test number
    142335699956
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and loose

  5. Pass95,588 miles (+9,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    231081082766
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass86,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    832465235974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,219 miles (+9,497)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    882367057884
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,722 miles (+17,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,722 miles
    Test number
    376843003776
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass59,033 miles (+3,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    416786694375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,173 miles (+5,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,173 miles
    Test number
    877368638305
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass50,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    454710520538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindows tinted

  12. Fail50,043 miles (+4,028)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    939961781043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindows tinted

  13. Pass46,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    254978350513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail46,011 miles (+4,127)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    862743367916
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,884 miles (+2,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,884 miles
    Test number
    735974924736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindows tinted

  16. Pass39,043 miles (+5,200)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,043 miles
    Test number
    206737975088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHand brake travel to high

  17. Fail33,843 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,843 miles
    Test number
    225065164023
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass33,843 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,843 miles
    Test number
    745215764067
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LG11 YLZ

Does LG11 YLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG11 YLZ expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG11 YLZ?
The MOT on LG11 YLZ expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG11 YLZ done?
LG11 YLZ was recorded at 111,401 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 7,309 miles a year.
Has LG11 YLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 YLZ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LG11 YLZ 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 YLZ find?
LG11 YLZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split; nearside headlight pattern is poor; nearside washer does not reach screen.

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