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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM11 EWSMOT history

LM11 EWS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 63,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LM11 EWS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,956 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 EWS
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
26 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 EWS was last recorded at 63,956 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,992 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,964 miles
Average per year
4,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,956 miles
  • 2025 – 61,992 miles
  • 2024 – 58,791 miles
  • 2023 – 56,285 miles
  • 2022 – 54,141 miles
  • 2021 – 51,529 miles
  • 2020 – 47,534 miles
  • 2019 – 43,738 miles
  • 2018 – 37,411 miles
  • 2017 – 31,036 miles
  • 2016 – 24,931 miles
  • 2015 – 17,912 miles
  • 2014 – 13,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,956 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror

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.

  • Offside Rear tyre heavy cracking change asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Low brake peddle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside and nearside inner drive shafts insecure bolts loose

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • All x4 tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,956 miles (+1,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,956 miles
    Test number
    271222290922
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror
  2. Pass61,992 miles (+3,201)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,992 miles
    Test number
    610445323842
    • MinorNearside Rear 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. Pass58,791 miles (+16)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,791 miles
    Test number
    341845375558
    • DangerousOffside and nearside inner drive shafts insecure bolts loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavy cracking change asap
    • AdvisoryLow brake peddle
  4. Fail58,775 miles (+2,490)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,775 miles
    Test number
    138208055291
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside and nearside inner drive shafts insecure bolts loose
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavy cracking change asap
    • AdvisoryLow brake peddle
  5. Pass56,285 miles (+2,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    990589630058
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass54,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,141 miles
    Test number
    506638060659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has heavy cracking and perishing and some wall damage has been run under inflated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres some cracking and perishing
  7. Fail54,141 miles (+2,612)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,141 miles
    Test number
    718449055485
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has heavy cracking and perishing and some wall damage has been run under inflated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres some cracking and perishing
  8. Pass51,529 miles (+3,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    402389379562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass47,534 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,534 miles
    Test number
    424730952725
    • AdvisoryAll x4 tyres cracking
  10. Fail47,531 miles (+3,793)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,531 miles
    Test number
    748788289425
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll x4 tyres cracking
  11. Pass43,738 miles (+6,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    43,738 miles
    Test number
    341875208905
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking
  12. Pass37,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,411 miles
    Test number
    372248625403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,407 miles (+6,371)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,407 miles
    Test number
    919076284257
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass31,036 miles (+6,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,036 miles
    Test number
    904480803028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass24,931 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,931 miles
    Test number
    872778905931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,912 miles (+4,887)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,912 miles
    Test number
    136155405138
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass13,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,025 miles
    Test number
    979448384042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 EWS

Does LM11 EWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 EWS is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 EWS?
The MOT on LM11 EWS is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 EWS done?
LM11 EWS was recorded at 63,956 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,080 miles a year.
Has LM11 EWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 EWS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 EWS 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 EWS find?
LM11 EWS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror.

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