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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM11 HKHMOT history

LM11 HKH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 165,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LM11 HKH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,879 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 HKH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 HKH was last recorded at 165,879 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 6,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,840 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,039 miles
Average per year
11,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,879 miles
  • 2025 – 159,840 miles
  • 2024 – 150,765 miles
  • 2023 – 140,355 miles
  • 2022 – 131,079 miles
  • 2021 – 118,490 miles
  • 2019 – 91,999 miles
  • 2018 – 73,993 miles
  • 2017 – 54,179 miles
  • 2016 – 42,820 miles
  • 2015 – 35,890 miles
  • 2014 – 33,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,879 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, not within 30cm of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,879 miles (+6,039)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,879 miles
    Test number
    459509411387
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, not within 30cm of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,840 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,840 miles
    Test number
    995443861531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,622 miles (+8,857)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,622 miles
    Test number
    482231562379
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass150,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,765 miles
    Test number
    757586222031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,765 miles (+10,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,765 miles
    Test number
    900342962801
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass140,355 miles (+9,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,355 miles
    Test number
    440448733359
    • AdvisoryFront both top strut mounts slight lift and movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass131,079 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,079 miles
    Test number
    207347649383
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,078 miles (+12,588)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    456811284238
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inide edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass118,490 miles (+26,491)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,490 miles
    Test number
    757231806522
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken away on tube (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  10. Pass91,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,999 miles
    Test number
    841665292111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp insecure mount broken on top aim ok on test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail91,998 miles (+18,005)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,998 miles
    Test number
    764005165097
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp insecure mount broken on top aim ok on test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass73,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,993 miles
    Test number
    457556392343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail73,991 miles (+19,812)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    608882133704
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre scrubbed down inside edge looks like canvus (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure both mounts broken aim moves with lamp (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass54,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,179 miles
    Test number
    840305352336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail54,179 miles (+11,359)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,179 miles
    Test number
    994272952034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass42,820 miles (+6,930)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    712772890456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,890 miles (+2,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,890 miles
    Test number
    866232555194
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass33,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    266474234477
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LM11 HKH

Does LM11 HKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 HKH is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 HKH?
The MOT on LM11 HKH is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 HKH done?
LM11 HKH was recorded at 165,879 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 11,291 miles a year.
Has LM11 HKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 HKH has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 HKH 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 HKH find?
LM11 HKH passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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