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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 GZKMOT history

LM11 GZK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LM11 GZK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,326 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GZK
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
18 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GZK was last recorded at 135,326 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 17,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,171 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,155 miles
Average per year
8,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,326 miles
  • 2025 – 118,171 miles
  • 2023 – 106,843 miles
  • 2022 – 106,258 miles
  • 2021 – 104,216 miles
  • 2019 – 103,699 miles
  • 2018 – 92,396 miles
  • 2017 – 78,484 miles
  • 2016 – 66,837 miles
  • 2015 – 52,082 miles
  • 2014 – 32,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,326 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both o/s n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,326 miles (+17,155)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,326 miles
    Test number
    556712347347
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both o/s n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,171 miles (+11,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,171 miles
    Test number
    806472285589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system and hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass106,843 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,843 miles
    Test number
    494067424514
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,843 miles (+585)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,843 miles
    Test number
    639547217345
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,258 miles
    Test number
    708670148386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,258 miles (+2,042)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,258 miles
    Test number
    144776893902
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass104,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    962131218025
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake weak
    • AdvisoryRear service brake weak

  8. Fail104,211 miles (+512)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,211 miles
    Test number
    761363943138
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,699 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,699 miles
    Test number
    648175872930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,695 miles (+11,299)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,695 miles
    Test number
    876452681504
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,396 miles (+13,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,396 miles
    Test number
    100310166886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass78,484 miles (+11,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    768885147550
    • 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)

  13. Pass66,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,837 miles
    Test number
    125082294061
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light illuminated

  14. Fail66,837 miles (+14,755)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,837 miles
    Test number
    396820510419
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light illuminated

  15. Pass52,082 miles (+19,689)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,082 miles
    Test number
    998288595072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,393 miles
    Test number
    557991404149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 GZK

Does LM11 GZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GZK is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GZK?
The MOT on LM11 GZK is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 GZK done?
LM11 GZK was recorded at 135,326 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,745 miles a year.
Has LM11 GZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GZK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM11 GZK 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 GZK find?
LM11 GZK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s; front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s, and 3 more.

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