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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 GZWMOT history

LM11 GZW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LM11 GZW blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,220 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GZW
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 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GZW was last recorded at 76,220 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,220 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,220 miles
  • 2024 – 71,001 miles
  • 2023 – 66,117 miles
  • 2022 – 65,099 miles
  • 2021 – 58,314 miles
  • 2020 – 52,921 miles
  • 2019 – 51,104 miles
  • 2018 – 49,490 miles
  • 2017 – 47,937 miles
  • 2016 – 45,085 miles
  • 2015 – 43,870 miles
  • 2014 – 36,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,220 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    302836968803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail76,220 miles (+5,219)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    308216846660
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass71,001 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    747636906150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded
  4. Fail70,991 miles (+4,874)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,991 miles
    Test number
    922693820588
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded
  5. Pass66,117 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,117 miles
    Test number
    406992134314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,099 miles (+6,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    376767275828
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weak
  7. Pass58,314 miles (+5,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,314 miles
    Test number
    714695214092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass52,921 miles (+1,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    508792382222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass51,104 miles (+1,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,104 miles
    Test number
    248596836418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass49,490 miles (+1,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,490 miles
    Test number
    403350045480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to perish
  11. Pass47,937 miles (+2,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    421356419111
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
  12. Pass45,085 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    813067474457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,870 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,870 miles
    Test number
    896310769621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,462 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,462 miles
    Test number
    745317955042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    689855064045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 GZW

Does LM11 GZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GZW is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GZW?
The MOT on LM11 GZW is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 GZW done?
LM11 GZW was recorded at 76,220 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,343 miles a year.
Has LM11 GZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GZW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 GZW 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 GZW find?
LM11 GZW passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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