
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
Pass154,282 miles (+7,215)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 154,282 miles
- Test number
- 742059840685
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Pass76,888 miles (+16,878)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,888 miles
- Test number
- 297531645468
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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