Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
LM11 GZSMOT history
LM11 GZS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,376 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 116,376 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 13 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 GZS
- 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
- 18 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 GZS was last recorded at 116,376 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 6,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,874 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,502 miles
- Average per year
- 6,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,376 miles
- 2025 – 109,874 miles
- 2024 – 107,025 miles
- 2023 – 105,791 miles
- 2022 – 99,206 miles
- 2021 – 94,364 miles
- 2020 – 89,904 miles
- 2019 – 83,288 miles
- 2018 – 78,288 miles
- 2017 – 75,973 miles
- 2016 – 74,377 miles
- 2015 – 58,415 miles
- 2014 – 43,055 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,376 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 31 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,376 miles (+6,502)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 116,376 miles
- Test number
- 959220057278
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass109,874 miles (+2,849)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 109,874 miles
- Test number
- 441663618946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,025 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 107,025 miles
- Test number
- 624904506693
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail107,025 miles (+1,234)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,025 miles
- Test number
- 410876545657
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,791 miles (+6,585)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 105,791 miles
- Test number
- 333053757404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,206 miles (+4,842)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 99,206 miles
- Test number
- 625459424816
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,364 miles (+4,460)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 94,364 miles
- Test number
- 899670802544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,904 miles (+6,616)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 89,904 miles
- Test number
- 464084868266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,288 miles (+5,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 83,288 miles
- Test number
- 331381393057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,288 miles (+2,315)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 78,288 miles
- Test number
- 471237598606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass75,973 miles (+1,596)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,973 miles
- Test number
- 671062279743
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
- AdvisoryPlastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass74,377 miles (+15,962)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 74,377 miles
- Test number
- 545374139515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,415 miles (+15,360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 58,415 miles
- Test number
- 169686695482
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass43,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 43,055 miles
- Test number
- 726330294051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM11 GZS
- Does LM11 GZS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GZS is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 GZS?
- The MOT on LM11 GZS is valid until 18 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 GZS done?
- LM11 GZS was recorded at 116,376 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,088 miles a year.
- Has LM11 GZS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 GZS has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM11 GZS 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 GZS find?
- LM11 GZS passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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