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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.

LM11 BJV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass153,433 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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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