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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 HBFMOT history

LM11 HBF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LM11 HBF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2027
Mileage
121,770 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 HBF
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
5 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 HBF was last recorded at 121,770 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,005 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,765 miles
Average per year
8,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,770 miles
  • 2025 – 118,005 miles
  • 2024 – 113,659 miles
  • 2023 – 107,783 miles
  • 2022 – 100,764 miles
  • 2021 – 93,424 miles
  • 2020 – 86,956 miles
  • 2019 – 77,095 miles
  • 2018 – 71,840 miles
  • 2017 – 54,310 miles
  • 2016 – 40,050 miles
  • 2015 – 24,455 miles
  • 2014 – 21,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,770 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,770 miles (+3,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    121,770 miles
    Test number
    998034065189
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass118,005 miles (+4,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,005 miles
    Test number
    128498067634
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass113,659 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,659 miles
    Test number
    103371247123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail113,599 miles (+5,816)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,599 miles
    Test number
    778671262932
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass107,783 miles (+7,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,783 miles
    Test number
    224770488448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,764 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    945348596430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,424 miles (+6,468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,424 miles
    Test number
    618065128904
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass86,956 miles (+9,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    458970926033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass77,095 miles (+5,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    642519548824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass71,840 miles (+17,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    622740913745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass54,310 miles (+14,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,310 miles
    Test number
    377299391808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass40,050 miles (+15,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,050 miles
    Test number
    784661967822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear wiper blade deteriorated

  13. Fail24,455 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,455 miles
    Test number
    296660235429
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass24,455 miles (+3,159)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,455 miles
    Test number
    379920035101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass21,296 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,296 miles
    Test number
    697133414194
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRev limiter fitted,emissions readings too low to register

Questions about LM11 HBF

Does LM11 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 HBF is valid until 17 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 HBF?
The MOT on LM11 HBF is valid until 17 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 HBF done?
LM11 HBF was recorded at 121,770 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,043 miles a year.
Has LM11 HBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 HBF has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 HBF 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 HBF find?
LM11 HBF passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: central front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush, and 1 more.

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