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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 BKGMOT history

LM11 BKG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LM11 BKG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
164,276 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 BKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 BKG was last recorded at 164,276 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 12,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,490 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,786 miles
Average per year
9,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,276 miles
  • 2024 – 151,490 miles
  • 2023 – 147,354 miles
  • 2022 – 144,947 miles
  • 2021 – 140,580 miles
  • 2020 – 134,342 miles
  • 2019 – 129,051 miles
  • 2018 – 125,213 miles
  • 2017 – 116,031 miles
  • 2016 – 99,581 miles
  • 2015 – 78,228 miles
  • 2014 – 56,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,276 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,276 miles (+12,786)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    164,276 miles
    Test number
    203698876247
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,490 miles (+4,136)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,490 miles
    Test number
    427976769072
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass147,354 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,354 miles
    Test number
    791150709221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,947 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,947 miles
    Test number
    356237916338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,580 miles
    Test number
    227712948749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,580 miles (+6,238)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,580 miles
    Test number
    209682536720
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass134,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,342 miles
    Test number
    181354066673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,342 miles (+5,291)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,342 miles
    Test number
    552233576745
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass129,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    129,051 miles
    Test number
    919923162901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,051 miles (+3,838)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,051 miles
    Test number
    966581928037
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass125,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,213 miles
    Test number
    466580234714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,213 miles (+9,182)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,213 miles
    Test number
    261692567192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass116,031 miles (+16,450)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,031 miles
    Test number
    570530165347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,581 miles
    Test number
    486528945535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail99,581 miles (+21,353)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,581 miles
    Test number
    962563527551
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,228 miles (+21,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,228 miles
    Test number
    615495865041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,651 miles
    Test number
    129864964490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,651 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,651 miles
    Test number
    299984464001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LM11 BKG

Does LM11 BKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 BKG is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 BKG?
The MOT on LM11 BKG is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 BKG done?
LM11 BKG was recorded at 164,276 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 9,144 miles a year.
Has LM11 BKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 BKG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LM11 BKG 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 BKG find?
LM11 BKG passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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