
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass51,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,015 miles
- Test number
- 434515327578
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass41,100 miles (+4,732)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 41,100 miles
- Test number
- 491664078595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,368 miles (+8,057)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 36,368 miles
- Test number
- 629847052977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,311 miles (+14,500)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 28,311 miles
- Test number
- 310201734322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,811 miles (+4,297)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 13,811 miles
- Test number
- 986538435188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 9,514 miles
- Test number
- 279168244447
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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