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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 GEJMOT history

LM11 GEJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 186,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

LM11 GEJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
186,136 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GEJ
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
11 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GEJ was last recorded at 186,136 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 12,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2016: 123,560 miles, lower than 123,888 miles on 27 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
173,522 miles · 3 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
12,614 miles
Average per year
14,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,136 miles
  • 2020 – 173,522 miles
  • 2019 – 155,585 miles
  • 2018 – 147,986 miles
  • 2017 – 141,718 miles
  • 2016 – 123,560 miles
  • 2015 – 99,128 miles
  • 2014 – 73,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,136 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,136 miles (+12,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    186,136 miles
    Test number
    215120411289
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass173,522 miles (+17,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,522 miles
    Test number
    565816569614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  3. Pass155,585 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,585 miles
    Test number
    690562488121
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail155,585 miles (+7,599)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,585 miles
    Test number
    715030711883
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass147,986 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,986 miles
    Test number
    148449146131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,718 miles (+18,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    141,718 miles
    Test number
    406727582904
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass123,560 miles (-328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,560 miles
    Test number
    301835846550
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail123,888 miles (+24,760)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,888 miles
    Test number
    402184302659
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass99,128 miles (+73)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,128 miles
    Test number
    497288995016
    • DangerousFront pads on limit
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  10. Fail99,055 miles (+25,503)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,055 miles
    Test number
    936114585022
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  11. Pass73,552 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,552 miles
    Test number
    448215284044
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM11 GEJ

Does LM11 GEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 GEJ expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GEJ?
The MOT on LM11 GEJ expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 GEJ done?
LM11 GEJ was recorded at 186,136 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 14,459 miles a year.
Has LM11 GEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GEJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LM11 GEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM11 GEJ find?
LM11 GEJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; rear service brake binding but not excessively both.

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