Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
LM11 GDVMOT history
LM11 GDV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,881 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 116,881 mi
- At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 GDV
- 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
- 28 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 GDV was last recorded at 116,881 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 6,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 109,903 miles · 28 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,978 miles
- Average per year
- 7,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 116,881 miles
- 2023 – 109,903 miles
- 2022 – 100,313 miles
- 2021 – 90,679 miles
- 2020 – 83,661 miles
- 2019 – 74,983 miles
- 2018 – 67,504 miles
- 2017 – 60,535 miles
- 2016 – 53,021 miles
- 2015 – 46,049 miles
- 2014 – 39,075 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 8 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 116,881 miles
- Test number
- 561614842049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,881 miles (+6,978)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,881 miles
- Test number
- 773058527477
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass109,903 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 109,903 miles
- Test number
- 734907259363
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil level close to minimum
Fail109,902 miles (+9,589)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,902 miles
- Test number
- 889710756225
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower 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))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil level close to minimum
Pass100,313 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 100,313 miles
- Test number
- 251178703329
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail100,313 miles (+9,634)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,313 miles
- Test number
- 901502037454
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass90,679 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 90,679 miles
- Test number
- 187063792962
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,679 miles (+7,018)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,679 miles
- Test number
- 923819225423
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drl light not working
Pass83,661 miles (+1,437)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 83,661 miles
- Test number
- 633483732634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,224 miles (+7,241)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 82,224 miles
- Test number
- 380512108237
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass74,983 miles (+7,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 74,983 miles
- Test number
- 547093872447
- AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated, outer skin
Pass67,504 miles (+6,969)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 67,504 miles
- Test number
- 609599897925
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Pass60,535 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 60,535 miles
- Test number
- 207401404307
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight aim on upper limit
- AdvisoryNo acceleration detected by smoke meter
Fail60,535 miles (+7,514)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,535 miles
- Test number
- 870091134889
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low pressure
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight aim on upper limit
- AdvisoryNo acceleration detected by smoke meter
Pass53,021 miles (+6,972)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 53,021 miles
- Test number
- 757891465356
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass46,049 miles (+6,974)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 46,049 miles
- Test number
- 367014805169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEML warning light is on
- NoteOil leak
Pass39,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 39,075 miles
- Test number
- 536698494077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM11 GDV
- Does LM11 GDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM11 GDV expired on 27 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 GDV?
- The MOT on LM11 GDV expired on 27 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM11 GDV done?
- LM11 GDV was recorded at 116,881 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 7,430 miles a year.
- Has LM11 GDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 GDV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM11 GDV 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 GDV find?
- LM11 GDV passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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