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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 BUAMOT history

LM11 BUA is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LM11 BUA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,182 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 BUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 BUA was last recorded at 132,182 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,325 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,857 miles
Average per year
9,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,182 miles
  • 2024 – 125,325 miles
  • 2023 – 122,438 miles
  • 2022 – 118,729 miles
  • 2021 – 111,078 miles
  • 2020 – 101,404 miles
  • 2019 – 86,331 miles
  • 2018 – 74,069 miles
  • 2017 – 58,493 miles
  • 2016 – 48,006 miles
  • 2015 – 33,568 miles
  • 2014 – 22,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,182 miles
    Test number
    613036762543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,172 miles (+6,847)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,172 miles
    Test number
    381366671889
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass125,325 miles (+2,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,325 miles
    Test number
    995518554300
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres close to limit
  4. Pass122,438 miles (+3,709)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,438 miles
    Test number
    514841627217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front 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))
  5. Pass118,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,729 miles
    Test number
    223973950701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail118,729 miles (+7,651)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,729 miles
    Test number
    832486490648
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass111,078 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,078 miles
    Test number
    439421376058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail110,997 miles (+9,593)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,997 miles
    Test number
    266232293373
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,404 miles
    Test number
    762417582219
    • AdvisoryRear wiper
  10. Fail101,403 miles (+15,072)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,403 miles
    Test number
    841699242591
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper
  11. Pass86,331 miles (+12,262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    154278260542
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass74,069 miles (+15,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,069 miles
    Test number
    726002481356
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass58,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,493 miles
    Test number
    820950135089
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail58,493 miles (+10,487)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,493 miles
    Test number
    289831506037
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass48,006 miles (+14,438)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,006 miles
    Test number
    360626392599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,568 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,568 miles
    Test number
    987904821671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,195 miles (+7,950)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,195 miles
    Test number
    218215775057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,245 miles
    Test number
    937995284022
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LM11 BUA

Does LM11 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 BUA is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 BUA?
The MOT on LM11 BUA is valid until 3 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 BUA done?
LM11 BUA was recorded at 132,182 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 9,424 miles a year.
Has LM11 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 BUA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 BUA 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 BUA find?
LM11 BUA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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