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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM11 BFUMOT history

LM11 BFU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LM11 BFU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,417 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 BFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 BFU was last recorded at 150,417 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,986 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
12,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,417 miles
  • 2024 – 134,965 miles
  • 2023 – 123,129 miles
  • 2022 – 108,270 miles
  • 2021 – 90,723 miles
  • 2020 – 79,153 miles
  • 2019 – 63,090 miles
  • 2018 – 57,017 miles
  • 2017 – 47,306 miles
  • 2016 – 37,662 miles
  • 2015 – 15,873 miles
  • 2014 – 5,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,417 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,417 miles (+431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,417 miles
    Test number
    802467880775
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail149,986 miles (+15,021)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,986 miles
    Test number
    606054041583
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass134,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,965 miles
    Test number
    400726179262
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail134,964 miles (+11,835)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,964 miles
    Test number
    343725026031
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,129 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,129 miles
    Test number
    217932907125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,127 miles (+14,857)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,127 miles
    Test number
    290413043949
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended rear middle seat (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass108,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,270 miles
    Test number
    799249142542
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top strut bearing or bush has slight play

  8. Fail108,270 miles (+17,547)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,270 miles
    Test number
    894468286575
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top strut bearing or bush has slight play

  9. Pass90,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,723 miles
    Test number
    183765861063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail90,723 miles (+11,570)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,723 miles
    Test number
    745129308797
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,153 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,153 miles
    Test number
    129368613153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,121 miles (+16,031)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,121 miles
    Test number
    559324903754
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass63,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,090 miles
    Test number
    438815598702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,090 miles (+6,073)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,090 miles
    Test number
    159353933630
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  15. Pass57,017 miles (+9,711)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    299453905215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,306 miles (+9,644)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,306 miles
    Test number
    451523269126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,662 miles
    Test number
    180505182590
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail37,662 miles (+21,789)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,662 miles
    Test number
    382613410864
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass15,873 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,873 miles
    Test number
    759809465041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres scrubbed

  20. Fail15,873 miles (+10,599)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,873 miles
    Test number
    608564265020
    • DangerousOffside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres scrubbed

  21. Pass5,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    5,274 miles
    Test number
    415620994040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 BFU

Does LM11 BFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 BFU is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 BFU?
The MOT on LM11 BFU is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 BFU done?
LM11 BFU was recorded at 150,417 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 12,424 miles a year.
Has LM11 BFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 BFU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 BFU 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 LM11 BFU find?
LM11 BFU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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