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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM11 EXTMOT history

LM11 EXT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LM11 EXT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,088 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 EXT
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
10 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 EXT was last recorded at 111,088 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,570 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
7,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,088 miles
  • 2025 – 101,457 miles
  • 2024 – 94,861 miles
  • 2023 – 88,539 miles
  • 2022 – 83,242 miles
  • 2021 – 76,766 miles
  • 2020 – 71,710 miles
  • 2018 – 65,224 miles
  • 2016 – 44,216 miles
  • 2015 – 35,521 miles
  • 2014 – 24,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,088 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,088 miles (+518)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,088 miles
    Test number
    744048712841
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail110,570 miles (+9,113)2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,570 miles
    Test number
    547188135341
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,457 miles (+21)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,457 miles
    Test number
    720068292626
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail101,436 miles (+6,575)2 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,436 miles
    Test number
    256522613437
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass94,861 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,861 miles
    Test number
    713711789716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,539 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,539 miles
    Test number
    460771900473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,242 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,242 miles
    Test number
    525505444910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,766 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    513090547048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,710 miles
    Test number
    101044712196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Fail71,710 miles (+6,486)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,710 miles
    Test number
    232751862631
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  11. Pass65,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    207297580280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail65,224 miles (+9,599)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    803595872339
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass55,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,625 miles
    Test number
    560399881788
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail55,623 miles (+11,407)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,623 miles
    Test number
    663302391737
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass44,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    449624704354
    • AdvisoryChild seat in rear

  16. Fail44,216 miles (+8,695)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    727649009367
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild seat in rear

  17. Pass35,521 miles (+10,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,521 miles
    Test number
    863905265873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,885 miles
    Test number
    338939124158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 EXT

Does LM11 EXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 EXT is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 EXT?
The MOT on LM11 EXT is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 EXT done?
LM11 EXT was recorded at 111,088 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,246 miles a year.
Has LM11 EXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 EXT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 EXT 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 EXT find?
LM11 EXT passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 3 more.

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