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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 GDEMOT history

LM11 GDE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LM11 GDE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,715 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GDE was last recorded at 114,715 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,385 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,330 miles
Average per year
6,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,715 miles
  • 2025 – 113,385 miles
  • 2024 – 110,548 miles
  • 2022 – 101,535 miles
  • 2021 – 93,630 miles
  • 2020 – 87,470 miles
  • 2019 – 76,900 miles
  • 2018 – 70,088 miles
  • 2017 – 63,119 miles
  • 2016 – 55,315 miles
  • 2015 – 44,481 miles
  • 2014 – 40,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  • AdvisoryOil level low

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.

  • Exhaust Back Box Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear tyre 3mm and cracked in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,715 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,715 miles
    Test number
    157372756340
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  2. Fail114,715 miles (+1,330)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,715 miles
    Test number
    969943223348
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  3. Pass113,385 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,385 miles
    Test number
    615280805715
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Back Box Corroded

  4. Fail113,366 miles (+2,818)2 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,366 miles
    Test number
    185885253900
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON THE LIMIT NOW (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass110,548 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,548 miles
    Test number
    342361234462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail110,475 miles (+8,940)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,475 miles
    Test number
    342472484653
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass101,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,535 miles
    Test number
    150326114867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,535 miles (+7,905)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,535 miles
    Test number
    337454252999
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass93,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,630 miles
    Test number
    353299886041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,630 miles (+6,160)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,630 miles
    Test number
    244852994454
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass87,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,470 miles
    Test number
    319572388901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail87,470 miles (+10,570)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,470 miles
    Test number
    747219825050
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass76,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    705370541309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 3mm and cracked in tread

  14. Fail76,900 miles (+6,812)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    874372046942
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 3mm and cracked in tread

  15. Pass70,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,088 miles
    Test number
    544561657582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has uneven wear/perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has inner edge wear.
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted.

  16. Fail70,088 miles (+6,969)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,088 miles
    Test number
    709393908114
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has uneven wear/perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has inner edge wear.
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted.

  17. Pass63,119 miles (+7,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    403723915842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass55,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    765050304404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail55,315 miles (+10,834)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    166588315137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass44,481 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,481 miles
    Test number
    999453785045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,550 miles
    Test number
    188312794474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 GDE

Does LM11 GDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GDE is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GDE?
The MOT on LM11 GDE is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 GDE done?
LM11 GDE was recorded at 114,715 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,242 miles a year.
Has LM11 GDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GDE has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 GDE 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 GDE find?
LM11 GDE passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust deteriorated; handbrake travel, and 1 more.

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