Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
LM11 GZEMOT history
LM11 GZE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,905 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 168,905 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,324 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 GZE
- 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
- 13 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 GZE was last recorded at 168,905 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 168,893 miles · 31 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 10,324 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,905 miles
- 2025 – 162,398 miles
- 2024 – 161,929 miles
- 2023 – 150,403 miles
- 2022 – 135,420 miles
- 2021 – 125,237 miles
- 2020 – 114,453 miles
- 2019 – 102,680 miles
- 2018 – 91,401 miles
- 2017 – 80,391 miles
- 2016 – 69,023 miles
- 2015 – 57,716 miles
- 2014 – 45,381 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,905 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in "A" Zone in driver's view area 12mm approx:
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust front pipe clamp corroded/broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/coming away/rubbing on coil spring
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both front brake discs lipped badly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both rear tyres perishing on side walls
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,905 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 168,905 miles
- Test number
- 884328151093
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail168,893 miles (+6,495)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,893 miles
- Test number
- 144760023401
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,398 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 162,398 miles
- Test number
- 540033367753
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
Fail162,397 miles (+468)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,397 miles
- Test number
- 291549190666
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryTPMS STAYING ON
Pass161,929 miles (+11,526)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 161,929 miles
- Test number
- 598483810684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen
Pass150,403 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2024
- Odometer
- 150,403 miles
- Test number
- 391458497462
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in "A" Zone in driver's view area 12mm approx: (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail150,402 miles (+14,982)1 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,402 miles
- Test number
- 170898168831
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid None (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Very little effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in "A" Zone in driver's view area 12mm approx: (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,420 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 135,420 miles
- Test number
- 497958469984
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe clamp corroded/broken
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/coming away/rubbing on coil spring
Fail135,419 miles (+10,182)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,419 miles
- Test number
- 358385098304
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjustment inoperative (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced located in mirror housing (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe clamp corroded/broken
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/coming away/rubbing on coil spring
Pass125,237 miles (+10,784)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 125,237 miles
- Test number
- 512331820094
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box casing heavily corroded
Pass114,453 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 114,453 miles
- Test number
- 995987876501
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs lipped badly
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing on side walls
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp very rusty
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Fail114,453 miles (+11,773)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,453 miles
- Test number
- 934500983542
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs lipped badly
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing on side walls
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp very rusty
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Pass102,680 miles (+11,279)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,680 miles
- Test number
- 288917988422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,401 miles (+11,010)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 91,401 miles
- Test number
- 152238008764
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing lower inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear road spring corroding
Pass80,391 miles (+11,368)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 80,391 miles
- Test number
- 168020329300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,023 miles (+11,307)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 69,023 miles
- Test number
- 393008707083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,716 miles (+12,335)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 57,716 miles
- Test number
- 207572095043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 45,381 miles
- Test number
- 425355804152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM11 GZE
- Does LM11 GZE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GZE is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 GZE?
- The MOT on LM11 GZE is valid until 4 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 GZE done?
- LM11 GZE was recorded at 168,905 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 10,324 miles a year.
- Has LM11 GZE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 GZE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM11 GZE 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 GZE find?
- LM11 GZE passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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