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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM11 CGVMOT history

LM11 CGV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LM11 CGV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,081 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 CGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 CGV was last recorded at 116,081 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,080 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,081 miles
  • 2025 – 100,251 miles
  • 2023 – 93,837 miles
  • 2022 – 86,904 miles
  • 2021 – 82,680 miles
  • 2020 – 78,636 miles
  • 2019 – 72,272 miles
  • 2018 – 65,496 miles
  • 2017 – 49,556 miles
  • 2016 – 36,563 miles
  • 2015 – 31,182 miles
  • 2014 – 24,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,081 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust slightly blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Handbrake effort only just met mot standards

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,081 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,081 miles
    Test number
    610275431735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail116,080 miles (+4,756)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,080 miles
    Test number
    297677854052
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass111,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,324 miles
    Test number
    761848271130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,312 miles (+11,061)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,312 miles
    Test number
    443582880464
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,251 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    604785361008
    • 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))

  6. Fail100,249 miles (+6,412)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,249 miles
    Test number
    184397417060
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Pass93,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,837 miles
    Test number
    633268550846
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly blowing
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort only just met mot standards

  8. Fail93,837 miles (+6,933)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,837 miles
    Test number
    239964231607
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly blowing
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort only just met mot standards

  9. Pass86,904 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    106905589100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail86,857 miles (+4,177)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,857 miles
    Test number
    579555028927
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    660889602793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,680 miles (+4,044)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    518175215416
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass78,636 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    662463072574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,272 miles
    Test number
    346299773404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,271 miles (+6,775)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    806451061685
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  16. Pass65,496 miles (+15,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    436592602636
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES QUITE WORN
    • AdvisoryFRONT PADS FAIRLY WORN. DISCS QUITE SCORED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE. RECOMMEND ATTN SOON.

  17. Pass49,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    756474305540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,556 miles (+12,993)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    289512519655
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,563 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    487738414062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,182 miles (+7,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,182 miles
    Test number
    468316225164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass24,124 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    696725594056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front seal and door also wing has damage.

  22. Fail24,124 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    147505394419
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front seal and door also wing has damage.

Questions about LM11 CGV

Does LM11 CGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 CGV is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 CGV?
The MOT on LM11 CGV is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 CGV done?
LM11 CGV was recorded at 116,081 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,467 miles a year.
Has LM11 CGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 CGV has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 CGV 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 CGV find?
LM11 CGV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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