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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 GEKMOT history

LM11 GEK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

LM11 GEK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,198 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GEK
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 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GEK was last recorded at 157,198 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 5,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,180 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,018 miles
Average per year
8,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,198 miles
  • 2025 – 152,180 miles
  • 2024 – 145,909 miles
  • 2023 – 138,554 miles
  • 2022 – 128,988 miles
  • 2021 – 120,988 miles
  • 2020 – 116,380 miles
  • 2019 – 109,994 miles
  • 2018 – 102,917 miles
  • 2017 – 94,325 miles
  • 2016 – 84,722 miles
  • 2015 – 68,184 miles
  • 2014 – 51,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,198 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,198 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,198 miles
    Test number
    445824361034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,180 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,180 miles
    Test number
    996349366793
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Fail152,132 miles (+6,223)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,132 miles
    Test number
    880206186522
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass145,909 miles (+7,355)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,909 miles
    Test number
    980522260323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,554 miles (+9,566)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,554 miles
    Test number
    127978857994
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass128,988 miles (+8,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,988 miles
    Test number
    516212580909
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass120,988 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,988 miles
    Test number
    745500320756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,380 miles (+6,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,380 miles
    Test number
    606648935315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass109,994 miles (+7,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,994 miles
    Test number
    645223548564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  10. Pass102,917 miles (+8,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,917 miles
    Test number
    222370241157
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  11. Pass94,325 miles (+9,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,325 miles
    Test number
    319990091607
    • 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)
  12. Pass84,722 miles (+16,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    632458526607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass68,184 miles (+16,357)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    809222195064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,827 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    399886904181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,629 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    486191604180
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LM11 GEK

Does LM11 GEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GEK is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GEK?
The MOT on LM11 GEK is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 GEK done?
LM11 GEK was recorded at 157,198 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 8,473 miles a year.
Has LM11 GEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GEK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 GEK 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 GEK find?
LM11 GEK passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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