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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 GDOMOT history

LM11 GDO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 167,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

LM11 GDO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
167,659 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GDO
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 expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GDO was last recorded at 167,659 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2016: 119,415 miles, lower than 242,053 miles on 21 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,417 miles · 29 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
242 miles
Average per year
10,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,659 miles
  • 2022 – 167,417 miles
  • 2021 – 156,613 miles
  • 2020 – 144,333 miles
  • 2019 – 137,647 miles
  • 2018 – 130,975 miles
  • 2016 – 119,415 miles
  • 2015 – 99,971 miles
  • 2014 – 72,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,659 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower cover hanging downRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,659 miles (+242)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,659 miles
    Test number
    530866629283
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower cover hanging down
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail167,417 miles (+10,804)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,417 miles
    Test number
    406098440401
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower cover hanging down
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass156,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,613 miles
    Test number
    882686453693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,613 miles (+7,600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,613 miles
    Test number
    616388696090
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass149,013 miles (+4,680)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,013 miles
    Test number
    618638006523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,333 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,333 miles
    Test number
    997287531108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,647 miles
    Test number
    524243873309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,647 miles (+6,672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,647 miles
    Test number
    384235945425
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass130,975 miles (+11,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,975 miles
    Test number
    733109426069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass119,415 miles (-122,638)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,415 miles
    Test number
    796603825150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail242,053 miles (+142,082)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,053 miles
    Test number
    161201853957
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)

  12. Pass99,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,971 miles
    Test number
    479564805129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,971 miles (+27,869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,971 miles
    Test number
    246023305175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    329980394050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail72,102 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    765580294080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM11 GDO

Does LM11 GDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 GDO expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GDO?
The MOT on LM11 GDO expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 GDO done?
LM11 GDO was recorded at 167,659 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 10,897 miles a year.
Has LM11 GDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GDO has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM11 GDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM11 GDO find?
LM11 GDO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front lower cover hanging down; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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