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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LL11 VKUMOT history

LL11 VKU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LL11 VKU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,195 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL11 VKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL11 VKU was last recorded at 130,195 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 3,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,158 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,037 miles
Average per year
10,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,195 miles
  • 2025 – 127,158 miles
  • 2024 – 117,225 miles
  • 2023 – 100,813 miles
  • 2022 – 82,413 miles
  • 2021 – 69,216 miles
  • 2020 – 65,271 miles
  • 2019 – 49,022 miles
  • 2018 – 36,389 miles
  • 2017 – 28,448 miles
  • 2016 – 15,097 miles
  • 2015 – 13,899 miles
  • 2014 – 12,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,195 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,195 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,195 miles
    Test number
    712995072491
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail130,192 miles (+3,034)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,192 miles
    Test number
    577409100564
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass127,158 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,158 miles
    Test number
    970118755623
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail127,158 miles (+9,933)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,158 miles
    Test number
    160571832045
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass117,225 miles (+16,412)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,225 miles
    Test number
    730102233926
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass100,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,813 miles
    Test number
    257897051420
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail100,812 miles (+18,399)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,812 miles
    Test number
    448341867683
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass82,413 miles (+13,197)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,413 miles
    Test number
    464328775389
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass69,216 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    857888015244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    315292784605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail65,271 miles (+16,249)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    513849407285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass49,022 miles (+12,633)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    49,022 miles
    Test number
    856100064262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,389 miles (+7,941)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,389 miles
    Test number
    154384447637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,448 miles (+13,351)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    165168655258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,097 miles (+1,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,097 miles
    Test number
    935322997227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass13,899 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,899 miles
    Test number
    949302145137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    12,003 miles
    Test number
    636040664100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL11 VKU

Does LL11 VKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL11 VKU is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL11 VKU?
The MOT on LL11 VKU is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL11 VKU done?
LL11 VKU was recorded at 130,195 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 10,035 miles a year.
Has LL11 VKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL11 VKU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL11 VKU 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 LL11 VKU find?
LL11 VKU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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