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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM11 BGUMOT history

LM11 BGU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 111,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LM11 BGU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,407 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 BGU
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
2 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 BGU was last recorded at 111,407 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,407 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,407 miles
  • 2024 – 91,014 miles
  • 2022 – 64,258 miles
  • 2021 – 59,883 miles
  • 2019 – 51,015 miles
  • 2018 – 41,100 miles
  • 2017 – 36,368 miles
  • 2016 – 28,311 miles
  • 2015 – 13,811 miles
  • 2014 – 9,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,407 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,407 miles
    Test number
    532040021465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail111,407 miles (+20,393)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,407 miles
    Test number
    213280917623
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror has some damage
  3. Pass91,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,014 miles
    Test number
    253229128271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail91,011 miles (+26,753)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,011 miles
    Test number
    389840740191
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass64,258 miles (+4,375)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    511300662051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass59,883 miles (+8,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,883 miles
    Test number
    973929637502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass51,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    434515327578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,015 miles (+9,915)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    607806914542
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  9. Pass41,100 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,100 miles
    Test number
    491664078595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,368 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,368 miles
    Test number
    629847052977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,311 miles (+14,500)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,311 miles
    Test number
    310201734322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,811 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,811 miles
    Test number
    986538435188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    9,514 miles
    Test number
    279168244447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail9,514 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,514 miles
    Test number
    797268444117
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Questions about LM11 BGU

Does LM11 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 BGU is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 BGU?
The MOT on LM11 BGU is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 BGU done?
LM11 BGU was recorded at 111,407 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 8,863 miles a year.
Has LM11 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 BGU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 BGU 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 BGU find?
LM11 BGU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex; offside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 1 more.

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