
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
LM11 BJVMOT history
LM11 BJV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,433 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 153,433 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,696 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 BJV
- 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
- 5 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 BJV was last recorded at 153,433 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 6,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,110 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,323 miles
- Average per year
- 8,696 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,433 miles
- 2025 – 147,110 miles
- 2024 – 139,856 miles
- 2023 – 131,694 miles
- 2022 – 121,566 miles
- 2021 – 111,757 miles
- 2020 – 103,433 miles
- 2019 – 99,818 miles
- 2018 – 91,458 miles
- 2017 – 79,378 miles
- 2016 – 66,363 miles
- 2015 – 53,965 miles
- 2014 – 44,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))
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 webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Upper shock mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,433 miles (+6,323)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 153,433 miles
- Test number
- 979019250451
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))
Pass147,110 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 147,110 miles
- Test number
- 260222334413
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,105 miles (+7,249)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,105 miles
- Test number
- 238578742811
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,856 miles (+82)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 139,856 miles
- Test number
- 443810816412
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail139,774 miles (+8,080)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,774 miles
- Test number
- 217416505034
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass131,694 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 131,694 miles
- Test number
- 139192671708
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper shock mount
Fail131,670 miles (+10,104)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,670 miles
- Test number
- 264874904969
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper shock mount
Pass121,566 miles (+9,809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 121,566 miles
- Test number
- 780321856675
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,757 miles (+8,324)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 111,757 miles
- Test number
- 426773571460
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,433 miles (+3,615)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 103,433 miles
- Test number
- 804573607442
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,818 miles (+8,360)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,818 miles
- Test number
- 877048134626
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber shield incorrectly fitted
- AdvisoryRear rear belts covered with dog protector
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
Pass91,458 miles (+12,080)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 91,458 miles
- Test number
- 444967586506
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread cracked
- AdvisoryRear tyres on 2mm
- AdvisorySlight misting of oil around both front shocks
Pass79,378 miles (+13,015)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 79,378 miles
- Test number
- 862282448082
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass66,363 miles (+12,398)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,363 miles
- Test number
- 777473502055
- AdvisoryEngine Management light on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,965 miles (+9,361)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,965 miles
- Test number
- 148894185411
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass44,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 44,604 miles
- Test number
- 749192594002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM11 BJV
- Does LM11 BJV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 BJV is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 BJV?
- The MOT on LM11 BJV is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM11 BJV done?
- LM11 BJV was recorded at 153,433 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,696 miles a year.
- Has LM11 BJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 BJV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM11 BJV 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 BJV find?
- LM11 BJV passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge, and 1 more.
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