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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM11 HKCMOT history

LM11 HKC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 89,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LM11 HKC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
89,104 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 HKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 HKC was last recorded at 89,104 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 5,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,398 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,706 miles
Average per year
5,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,104 miles
  • 2024 – 83,398 miles
  • 2023 – 78,277 miles
  • 2022 – 71,136 miles
  • 2021 – 66,072 miles
  • 2020 – 57,545 miles
  • 2019 – 52,267 miles
  • 2017 – 45,255 miles
  • 2016 – 43,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,104 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corroded

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,104 miles (+5,706)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,104 miles
    Test number
    863165424193
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corroded
  2. Pass83,398 miles (+5,121)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,398 miles
    Test number
    860555448137
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog Lamp Inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust Box corroded
  3. Pass78,277 miles (+7,141)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,277 miles
    Test number
    457645769931
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass71,136 miles (+5,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    187624570178
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass66,072 miles (+177)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,072 miles
    Test number
    219490546079
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  6. Fail65,895 miles (+8,350)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    894861748940
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  7. Pass57,545 miles (+5,278)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    339410457512
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass52,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    594993279036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,267 miles (+7,012)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    245618703178
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass45,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    610187255988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,255 miles (+1,922)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    126035412042
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
  12. Pass43,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,333 miles
    Test number
    703921527596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Questions about LM11 HKC

Does LM11 HKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 HKC expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 HKC?
The MOT on LM11 HKC expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 HKC done?
LM11 HKC was recorded at 89,104 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 5,218 miles a year.
Has LM11 HKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 HKC has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LM11 HKC 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 HKC find?
LM11 HKC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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