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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM11 EVXMOT history

LM11 EVX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LM11 EVX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,447 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 EVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 EVX was last recorded at 137,447 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 17,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,649 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
17,798 miles
Average per year
9,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,447 miles
  • 2025 – 119,649 miles
  • 2024 – 109,788 miles
  • 2023 – 99,201 miles
  • 2022 – 84,334 miles
  • 2021 – 77,853 miles
  • 2020 – 71,596 miles
  • 2019 – 60,648 miles
  • 2018 – 49,915 miles
  • 2017 – 41,839 miles
  • 2016 – 35,684 miles
  • 2015 – 31,153 miles
  • 2014 – 24,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,447 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,447 miles
    Test number
    680254895344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail137,447 miles (+17,798)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,447 miles
    Test number
    735988250137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass119,649 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,649 miles
    Test number
    983347573951
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers/bump stops split
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve fractured but secure.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail119,649 miles (+9,861)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,649 miles
    Test number
    816932429268
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers/bump stops split
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve fractured but secure.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,788 miles (+10,587)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,788 miles
    Test number
    345429788488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,201 miles (+14,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,201 miles
    Test number
    375665530314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass84,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    944540686633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail84,334 miles (+6,481)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    807373009409
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass77,853 miles (+6,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,853 miles
    Test number
    755468939477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass71,596 miles (+10,948)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,596 miles
    Test number
    971281591878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,648 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    224914523170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail60,535 miles (+10,620)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    341017275480
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass49,915 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,915 miles
    Test number
    902881152512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,839 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,839 miles
    Test number
    291059301989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass35,684 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    448850258178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,153 miles (+6,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,153 miles
    Test number
    467667115128
    • 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)
  17. Pass24,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,833 miles
    Test number
    595480404140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,833 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,833 miles
    Test number
    559820204122
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LM11 EVX

Does LM11 EVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 EVX is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 EVX?
The MOT on LM11 EVX is valid until 5 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 EVX done?
LM11 EVX was recorded at 137,447 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 9,202 miles a year.
Has LM11 EVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 EVX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 EVX 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 EVX find?
LM11 EVX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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