Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
LM11 GCXMOT history
LM11 GCX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 142,288 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,681 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 GCX
- 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
- 7 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 GCX was last recorded at 142,288 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,288 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,681 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,288 miles
- 2024 – 139,756 miles
- 2023 – 130,409 miles
- 2022 – 120,480 miles
- 2021 – 113,891 miles
- 2020 – 109,869 miles
- 2019 – 96,292 miles
- 2018 – 92,082 miles
- 2017 – 81,078 miles
- 2016 – 66,378 miles
- 2015 – 54,630 miles
- 2014 – 41,110 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,288 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 20 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,288 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 142,288 miles
- Test number
- 316183384269
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corroded
Fail142,288 miles (+2,532)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,288 miles
- Test number
- 541932102348
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corroded
Pass139,756 miles (+9,347)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 139,756 miles
- Test number
- 292337024897
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass130,409 miles (+9,929)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 130,409 miles
- Test number
- 613814885055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,480 miles (+6,589)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 120,480 miles
- Test number
- 785466104487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,891 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 113,891 miles
- Test number
- 630310411506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,866 miles (+3,997)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,866 miles
- Test number
- 563185212212
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,869 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 109,869 miles
- Test number
- 575157210904
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,869 miles (+13,577)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,869 miles
- Test number
- 608298262159
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 96,292 miles
- Test number
- 899861506581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,292 miles (+4,210)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,292 miles
- Test number
- 227118177415
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,082 miles (+11,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 92,082 miles
- Test number
- 639750629801
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass81,078 miles (+14,700)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 81,078 miles
- Test number
- 360355288518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,378 miles (+11,748)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,378 miles
- Test number
- 415567848048
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack in tread
Pass54,630 miles (+13,520)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 54,630 miles
- Test number
- 157767995422
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNsf tyre tread generally low and small nail in tread 185/60/15
- NoteOsf tyre wearing inner edge
Pass41,110 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 41,110 miles
- Test number
- 835899074065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyre starting to crack
Questions about LM11 GCX
- Does LM11 GCX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GCX is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 GCX?
- The MOT on LM11 GCX is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM11 GCX done?
- LM11 GCX was recorded at 142,288 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 8,681 miles a year.
- Has LM11 GCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 GCX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM11 GCX 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 GCX find?
- LM11 GCX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; rear axle corroded, and 1 more.
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