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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 BKAMOT history

LM11 BKA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

LM11 BKA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
148,203 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 BKA
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 expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 BKA was last recorded at 148,203 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 1,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,591 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,612 miles
Average per year
9,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,203 miles
  • 2024 – 146,591 miles
  • 2022 – 137,608 miles
  • 2021 – 131,329 miles
  • 2020 – 131,278 miles
  • 2019 – 126,149 miles
  • 2018 – 112,769 miles
  • 2017 – 100,719 miles
  • 2016 – 82,808 miles
  • 2015 – 67,557 miles
  • 2014 – 43,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,203 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rubbing with chassis (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Poor spray pattern on o/s washer jet

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear bump stops split

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Both rear bump stops broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,203 miles (+1,612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,203 miles
    Test number
    894270086776
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rubbing with chassis (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass146,591 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,591 miles
    Test number
    400186167506
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail146,589 miles (+8,981)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,589 miles
    Test number
    466274656493
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass137,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,608 miles
    Test number
    634398034309
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops worn

  5. Fail137,608 miles (+2,252)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,608 miles
    Test number
    706770690134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops worn

  6. Pass135,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,356 miles
    Test number
    323832052613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,356 miles (+4,027)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,356 miles
    Test number
    237491544001
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass131,329 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,329 miles
    Test number
    944919846976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail131,278 miles (+5,129)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,278 miles
    Test number
    183189868437
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing to be tested after brake repair (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn to 3mm 185/60/15

  10. Pass126,149 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,149 miles
    Test number
    812927580123
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops broken.
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on.

  11. Fail126,145 miles (+13,376)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,145 miles
    Test number
    133337514361
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops broken.
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on.

  12. Pass112,769 miles (+12,050)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,769 miles
    Test number
    770234268483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPoor spray pattern on o/s washer jet
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops split

  13. Pass100,719 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    279284507073
    • AdvisoryPoor spray pattern on o/s washer jet
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops split
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  14. Fail100,716 miles (+17,908)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,716 miles
    Test number
    381262591926
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryPoor spray pattern on o/s washer jet
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops split
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  15. Pass82,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,808 miles
    Test number
    718439111739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail82,805 miles (+15,248)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,805 miles
    Test number
    444079508205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass67,557 miles (+9,493)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,557 miles
    Test number
    137612012850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,064 miles (+14,429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    545084815046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,635 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,635 miles
    Test number
    257980334052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded

Questions about LM11 BKA

Does LM11 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 BKA expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 BKA?
The MOT on LM11 BKA expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 BKA done?
LM11 BKA was recorded at 148,203 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 9,426 miles a year.
Has LM11 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 BKA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 BKA 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 BKA find?
LM11 BKA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rubbing with chassis; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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