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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM11 HWTMOT history

LM11 HWT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 101,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LM11 HWT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,157 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 HWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 HWT was last recorded at 101,157 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,156 miles · 24 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,157 miles
  • 2025 – 98,812 miles
  • 2024 – 96,061 miles
  • 2023 – 93,075 miles
  • 2022 – 89,943 miles
  • 2021 – 86,340 miles
  • 2020 – 77,851 miles
  • 2019 – 57,641 miles
  • 2018 – 37,647 miles
  • 2017 – 32,029 miles
  • 2016 – 25,902 miles
  • 2015 – 21,214 miles
  • 2014 – 17,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,157 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRadiator rusty (not currently leaking)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,157 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,157 miles
    Test number
    600236198463
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator rusty (not currently leaking)
  2. Fail101,156 miles (+2,344)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,156 miles
    Test number
    889374401189
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake discs corroded inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake discs corroded inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator rusty (not currently leaking)
  3. Pass98,812 miles (+2,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,812 miles
    Test number
    789169272298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator very rusty (no currently leaking)
  4. Pass96,061 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,061 miles
    Test number
    170853509848
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail96,039 miles (+2,964)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,039 miles
    Test number
    606592404778
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect adjuster and casing damaged (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass93,075 miles (+3,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,075 miles
    Test number
    558220908537
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass89,943 miles (+3,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,943 miles
    Test number
    145702936379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass86,340 miles (+8,489)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,340 miles
    Test number
    881986864381
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass77,851 miles (+20,210)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,851 miles
    Test number
    896117693701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,641 miles (+19,994)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    305624543581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,647 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,647 miles
    Test number
    345638316852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,029 miles (+6,127)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,029 miles
    Test number
    403275555123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,902 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,902 miles
    Test number
    550417318415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,214 miles (+4,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,214 miles
    Test number
    718368105106
    • NoteRear tyres cracking through tread
  15. Fail17,063 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,063 miles
    Test number
    615818394054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
  16. Pass17,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,063 miles
    Test number
    618648394094
    • NoteHandbrake travel

Questions about LM11 HWT

Does LM11 HWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 HWT is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 HWT?
The MOT on LM11 HWT is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 HWT done?
LM11 HWT was recorded at 101,157 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 6,701 miles a year.
Has LM11 HWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 HWT has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 HWT 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 HWT find?
LM11 HWT passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; radiator rusty (not currently leaking).

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