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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 GBYMOT history

LM11 GBY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

LM11 GBY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
122,928 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GBY was last recorded at 122,928 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,926 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,928 miles
  • 2024 – 116,131 miles
  • 2023 – 110,654 miles
  • 2022 – 96,959 miles
  • 2021 – 84,470 miles
  • 2020 – 79,894 miles
  • 2019 – 71,203 miles
  • 2018 – 59,187 miles
  • 2017 – 56,740 miles
  • 2016 – 52,666 miles
  • 2015 – 44,498 miles
  • 2014 – 37,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,928 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,928 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,928 miles
    Test number
    627695993048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  2. Fail122,926 miles (+6,795)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,926 miles
    Test number
    631039783288
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf section around mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  3. Pass116,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,131 miles
    Test number
    452954571309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,131 miles (+5,477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,131 miles
    Test number
    658052613046
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass110,654 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,654 miles
    Test number
    780222764042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,649 miles (+13,690)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,649 miles
    Test number
    289996573307
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3 mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass96,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,959 miles
    Test number
    597004076693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,959 miles (+12,489)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,959 miles
    Test number
    345861328950
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,470 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    423423321624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,467 miles (+4,573)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,467 miles
    Test number
    187934633578
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass79,894 miles (+8,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,894 miles
    Test number
    455881855290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass71,203 miles (+12,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,203 miles
    Test number
    807323283639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass59,187 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,187 miles
    Test number
    189523316561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,740 miles (+4,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,740 miles
    Test number
    380777568337
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,666 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,666 miles
    Test number
    819777809350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,140 miles
    Test number
    490666618765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,140 miles (+6,642)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,140 miles
    Test number
    158234855256
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass44,498 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    745991695043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,316 miles
    Test number
    328124194039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,316 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,316 miles
    Test number
    429164694089
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LM11 GBY

Does LM11 GBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 GBY expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GBY?
The MOT on LM11 GBY expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 GBY done?
LM11 GBY was recorded at 122,928 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 7,499 miles a year.
Has LM11 GBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GBY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 GBY 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 GBY find?
LM11 GBY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear nail in tyre; rear coil spring corroded both, and 2 more.

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