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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 GDKMOT history

LM11 GDK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 86,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

LM11 GDK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
86,891 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GDK
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
12 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GDK was last recorded at 86,891 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 5,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,118 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,773 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,891 miles
  • 2021 – 81,118 miles
  • 2020 – 78,327 miles
  • 2019 – 76,909 miles
  • 2017 – 74,326 miles
  • 2016 – 69,449 miles
  • 2015 – 60,132 miles
  • 2014 – 51,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,891 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close to Limits (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,891 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,891 miles
    Test number
    191131899273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close to Limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail86,891 miles (+5,773)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,891 miles
    Test number
    750780520484
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close to Limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass81,118 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,118 miles
    Test number
    817240230656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    804696899111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail78,327 miles (+1,418)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    256558254482
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass76,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    786831126529
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear shockers dust cover hanging insecure pass and advice
  7. Fail76,909 miles (+2,583)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    644708257801
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear shockers dust cover hanging insecure pass and advice
  8. Pass74,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    393757701475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,326 miles (+4,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    259554265948
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  10. Pass69,449 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,449 miles
    Test number
    478029529624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,132 miles (+8,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    651091725958
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass51,870 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,870 miles
    Test number
    498132864478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail51,870 miles (+6,119)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,870 miles
    Test number
    959122764333
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass45,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,751 miles
    Test number
    947360434154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 GDK

Does LM11 GDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 GDK expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GDK?
The MOT on LM11 GDK expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 GDK done?
LM11 GDK was recorded at 86,891 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has LM11 GDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GDK has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM11 GDK 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 GDK find?
LM11 GDK passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limits; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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