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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 GFAMOT history

LM11 GFA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

LM11 GFA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,413 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GFA
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 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GFA was last recorded at 102,413 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,560 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,853 miles
Average per year
5,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,413 miles
  • 2025 – 100,560 miles
  • 2024 – 97,787 miles
  • 2023 – 92,421 miles
  • 2022 – 85,194 miles
  • 2021 – 81,021 miles
  • 2020 – 73,183 miles
  • 2019 – 68,550 miles
  • 2018 – 64,020 miles
  • 2017 – 59,344 miles
  • 2016 – 54,058 miles
  • 2015 – 45,606 miles
  • 2014 – 40,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,413 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,413 miles (+1,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,413 miles
    Test number
    764278802792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass100,560 miles (+2,773)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    686871103664
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass97,787 miles (+5,366)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,787 miles
    Test number
    143414427963
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass92,421 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,421 miles
    Test number
    300193833709
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail92,421 miles (+7,227)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,421 miles
    Test number
    153831726844
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass85,194 miles (+4,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,194 miles
    Test number
    658590382532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass81,021 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,021 miles
    Test number
    138589619204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NOT BAD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NOT BAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NOT BAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
  8. Fail81,021 miles (+7,838)4 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,021 miles
    Test number
    249517780706
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NOT BAD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NOT BAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NOT BAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
  9. Pass73,183 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,183 miles
    Test number
    139453888265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail73,183 miles (+4,633)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,183 miles
    Test number
    309971012321
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass68,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    216419768840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail68,550 miles (+4,530)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    990854279731
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass64,020 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    380168149961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail64,020 miles (+4,676)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    870532735592
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass59,344 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    511215342220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,058 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    858812692924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,606 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,606 miles
    Test number
    996556746126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,079 miles
    Test number
    519453194289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 GFA

Does LM11 GFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GFA is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GFA?
The MOT on LM11 GFA is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 GFA done?
LM11 GFA was recorded at 102,413 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,394 miles a year.
Has LM11 GFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GFA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LM11 GFA 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 GFA find?
LM11 GFA passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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