
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass60,666 miles (+2,620)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 60,666 miles
- Test number
- 827344294212
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass50,693 miles (+11,157)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 50,693 miles
- Test number
- 288189795081
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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