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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 GEYMOT history

LM11 GEY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LM11 GEY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,926 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GEY
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 valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GEY was last recorded at 142,926 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,868 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
7,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,926 miles
  • 2025 – 138,867 miles
  • 2024 – 134,986 miles
  • 2023 – 131,074 miles
  • 2022 – 125,308 miles
  • 2021 – 115,426 miles
  • 2019 – 110,192 miles
  • 2018 – 105,119 miles
  • 2017 – 97,690 miles
  • 2016 – 83,083 miles
  • 2015 – 68,417 miles
  • 2014 – 57,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,926 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight damage to rear of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to flexi connection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,926 miles (+58)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,926 miles
    Test number
    386471973853
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted

  2. Fail142,868 miles (+4,001)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,868 miles
    Test number
    152786234732
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted

  3. Pass138,867 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,867 miles
    Test number
    378741216355
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail138,702 miles (+3,716)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,702 miles
    Test number
    454038631301
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,986 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,986 miles
    Test number
    220749594576
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to flexi connection (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail134,926 miles (+3,852)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,926 miles
    Test number
    530980312344
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to flexi connection (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass131,074 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,074 miles
    Test number
    989982929337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,308 miles (+9,882)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,308 miles
    Test number
    125912198950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,426 miles
    Test number
    241548535267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,426 miles (+5,234)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,426 miles
    Test number
    734944811199
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,192 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,192 miles
    Test number
    531177040501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,182 miles (+5,063)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,182 miles
    Test number
    698143719156
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,119 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,119 miles
    Test number
    947382210770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail105,063 miles (+7,373)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,063 miles
    Test number
    672573466042
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking At fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass97,690 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    424660616553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail97,677 miles (+14,594)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,677 miles
    Test number
    975670013918
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking from rear brake drum (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass83,083 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    583165434997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,813 miles (+14,396)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,813 miles
    Test number
    737290845155
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass68,417 miles (+10,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    987662955151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,684 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,684 miles
    Test number
    706792884162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,088 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,088 miles
    Test number
    768781764107
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about LM11 GEY

Does LM11 GEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GEY is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GEY?
The MOT on LM11 GEY is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 GEY done?
LM11 GEY was recorded at 142,926 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 7,232 miles a year.
Has LM11 GEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GEY has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 GEY 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 GEY find?
LM11 GEY passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes nearside and offside, and 8 more.

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