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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LG11 ZNEMOT history

LG11 ZNE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LG11 ZNE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,890 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 ZNE
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
16 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 ZNE was last recorded at 145,890 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,631 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
259 miles
Average per year
9,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,890 miles
  • 2024 – 140,386 miles
  • 2023 – 134,401 miles
  • 2022 – 127,970 miles
  • 2021 – 112,034 miles
  • 2020 – 101,714 miles
  • 2019 – 83,040 miles
  • 2018 – 67,975 miles
  • 2017 – 60,982 miles
  • 2016 – 53,403 miles
  • 2015 – 42,859 miles
  • 2014 – 37,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,890 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak no hitting the floor because under tray are fitted which is full of oil as well. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,890 miles (+259)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,890 miles
    Test number
    637950218607
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak no hitting the floor because under tray are fitted which is full of oil as well. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail145,631 miles (+5,245)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,631 miles
    Test number
    429710644308
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak no hitting the floor because under tray are fitted which is full of oil as well. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,386 miles
    Test number
    695395402959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail140,386 miles (+5,985)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,386 miles
    Test number
    363599475836
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dip bulbs led (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass134,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,401 miles
    Test number
    579793359252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail134,400 miles (+6,430)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,400 miles
    Test number
    748197336194
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass127,970 miles (+15,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,970 miles
    Test number
    556497382465
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass112,034 miles (+10,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,034 miles
    Test number
    182710984505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,714 miles
    Test number
    295462706980
    • AdvisoryCentral Front both top mount bearing noisy when turning lock to lock.
    • 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))
  10. Fail101,714 miles (+18,674)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,714 miles
    Test number
    673919893111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front both top mount bearing noisy when turning lock to lock.
    • 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))
  11. Pass83,040 miles (+15,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    394017025191
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edge worn and low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass67,975 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,975 miles
    Test number
    908466222986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    606832104071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,982 miles (+7,579)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    415511326028
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass53,403 miles (+10,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,403 miles
    Test number
    119519471259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass42,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,859 miles
    Test number
    924222743809
    • 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)
  17. Fail42,859 miles (+4,902)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,859 miles
    Test number
    980188633800
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
  18. Pass37,957 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    345605254493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,109 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,109 miles
    Test number
    528792624096
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LG11 ZNE

Does LG11 ZNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 ZNE is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LG11 ZNE?
The MOT on LG11 ZNE is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 ZNE done?
LG11 ZNE was recorded at 145,890 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,343 miles a year.
Has LG11 ZNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 ZNE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LG11 ZNE 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 ZNE find?
LG11 ZNE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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