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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM11 HAUMOT history

LM11 HAU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 238,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LM11 HAU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
238,525 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 HAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 HAU was last recorded at 238,525 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 17,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,765 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17,760 miles
Average per year
13,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 238,525 miles
  • 2024 – 220,765 miles
  • 2023 – 206,273 miles
  • 2022 – 200,040 miles
  • 2021 – 183,019 miles
  • 2020 – 160,118 miles
  • 2019 – 148,454 miles
  • 2018 – 144,726 miles
  • 2017 – 139,900 miles
  • 2016 – 135,292 miles
  • 2015 – 116,122 miles
  • 2014 – 85,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,525 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass238,525 miles (+17,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    238,525 miles
    Test number
    605474757089
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass220,765 miles (+14,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    220,765 miles
    Test number
    260846563763
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills bubbling (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass206,273 miles (+6,233)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    206,273 miles
    Test number
    893498609114
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass200,040 miles (+17,021)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    200,040 miles
    Test number
    805197695262
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass183,019 miles (+22,901)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    183,019 miles
    Test number
    656170478662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,118 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    160,118 miles
    Test number
    981083974890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,490 miles (+10,036)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,490 miles
    Test number
    177571712592
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass148,454 miles (+3,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,454 miles
    Test number
    329388086388
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass144,726 miles (+4,826)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,726 miles
    Test number
    180074671350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBattery slight loose
  10. Pass139,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    139,900 miles
    Test number
    621673314793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail139,900 miles (+4,608)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,900 miles
    Test number
    605049956501
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass135,292 miles (+19,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,292 miles
    Test number
    799911071150
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean
  13. Fail116,122 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,122 miles
    Test number
    519660675034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in offside inner steering rack joint
  14. Pass116,122 miles (+30,345)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,122 miles
    Test number
    895450475018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in offside inner steering rack joint
  15. Pass85,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,777 miles
    Test number
    518014974056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 HAU

Does LM11 HAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 HAU is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 HAU?
The MOT on LM11 HAU is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 HAU done?
LM11 HAU was recorded at 238,525 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 13,038 miles a year.
Has LM11 HAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 HAU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LM11 HAU 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 HAU find?
LM11 HAU passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sills; offside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sills.

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