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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LG11 YWLMOT history

LG11 YWL is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 161,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LG11 YWL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
161,458 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 YWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 YWL was last recorded at 161,458 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 7,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,282 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,176 miles
Average per year
8,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,458 miles
  • 2025 – 154,282 miles
  • 2024 – 147,067 miles
  • 2023 – 142,942 miles
  • 2021 – 136,626 miles
  • 2020 – 133,158 miles
  • 2019 – 116,713 miles
  • 2018 – 113,051 miles
  • 2017 – 109,141 miles
  • 2016 – 86,456 miles
  • 2015 – 76,888 miles
  • 2014 – 60,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,458 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Lamp tinted both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Door damaged/mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,458 miles (+7,176)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,458 miles
    Test number
    129450378436
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  2. Pass154,282 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,282 miles
    Test number
    742059840685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,067 miles (+4,125)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,067 miles
    Test number
    584607774372
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine cover undertrays fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lamp tinted both sides
  4. Pass142,942 miles (+6,316)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,942 miles
    Test number
    888660918938
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine cover fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lamp tinted both sides
  5. Pass136,626 miles (+3,468)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,626 miles
    Test number
    102710629947
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded
  6. Pass133,158 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,158 miles
    Test number
    722476123060
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door damaged/mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low
  7. Fail133,156 miles (+16,443)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,156 miles
    Test number
    919602422038
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure check strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door damaged/mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low
  8. Pass116,713 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,713 miles
    Test number
    949136013860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail116,712 miles (+3,661)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,712 miles
    Test number
    135427155401
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass113,051 miles (+3,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    617894826849
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted so obscuring some underneath components to be inspected accordingly
  11. Pass109,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    899166594249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes are slightly binding
  12. Fail109,129 miles (+22,673)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,129 miles
    Test number
    874842605549
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass86,456 miles (+9,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,456 miles
    Test number
    773310470725
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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. Pass76,888 miles (+16,878)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,888 miles
    Test number
    297531645468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    507132144100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 YWL

Does LG11 YWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 YWL is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 YWL?
The MOT on LG11 YWL is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 YWL done?
LG11 YWL was recorded at 161,458 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 8,502 miles a year.
Has LG11 YWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 YWL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LG11 YWL 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 YWL find?
LG11 YWL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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