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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LG11 ZTUMOT history

LG11 ZTU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 81,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

LG11 ZTU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
81,298 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 ZTU
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
3 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 ZTU was last recorded at 81,298 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,298 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,298 miles
  • 2023 – 79,222 miles
  • 2022 – 78,188 miles
  • 2021 – 73,762 miles
  • 2020 – 70,102 miles
  • 2019 – 65,437 miles
  • 2018 – 60,666 miles
  • 2017 – 58,046 miles
  • 2016 – 56,020 miles
  • 2015 – 50,693 miles
  • 2014 – 39,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,298 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower plastic under tray is damaged and crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper windreen scratched not in field of viewRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBonnet opening cable requires attention, can be opened with pliersRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,298 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    394917584565
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower plastic under tray is damaged and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper windreen scratched not in field of view
    • AdvisoryBonnet opening cable requires attention, can be opened with pliers
  2. Fail81,298 miles (+2,076)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    934573196478
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower plastic under tray is damaged and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper windreen scratched not in field of view
    • AdvisoryBonnet opening cable requires attention, can be opened with pliers
  3. Pass79,222 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,222 miles
    Test number
    319418766041
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Fail79,222 miles (+1,034)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,222 miles
    Test number
    519936405769
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass78,188 miles (+27)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    629275597990
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail78,161 miles (+4,399)1 dangerous2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    781032903416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass73,762 miles (+3,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,762 miles
    Test number
    771089028167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass70,102 miles (+4,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,102 miles
    Test number
    619794778527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass65,437 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    466100849518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail65,437 miles (+4,771)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    455517186693
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass60,666 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    827344294212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,046 miles (+2,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,046 miles
    Test number
    404470570852
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre very badly perished
  13. Pass56,020 miles (+5,327)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,020 miles
    Test number
    317214324557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass50,693 miles (+11,157)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,693 miles
    Test number
    288189795081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,536 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,536 miles
    Test number
    709902654017
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LG11 ZTU

Does LG11 ZTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG11 ZTU expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG11 ZTU?
The MOT on LG11 ZTU expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG11 ZTU done?
LG11 ZTU was recorded at 81,298 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 4,114 miles a year.
Has LG11 ZTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 ZTU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LG11 ZTU 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 ZTU find?
LG11 ZTU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 8 advisories: lower oil leak, but not excessive sump area; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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