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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM11 HXLMOT history

LM11 HXL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LM11 HXL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,282 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 HXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 HXL was last recorded at 105,282 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,565 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,717 miles
Average per year
7,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,282 miles
  • 2024 – 94,965 miles
  • 2023 – 88,595 miles
  • 2022 – 83,246 miles
  • 2021 – 77,057 miles
  • 2020 – 71,368 miles
  • 2019 – 66,218 miles
  • 2018 – 60,475 miles
  • 2017 – 50,338 miles
  • 2016 – 35,129 miles
  • 2015 – 21,368 miles
  • 2014 – 13,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,282 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,282 miles (+2,717)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,282 miles
    Test number
    902610179700
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,565 miles (+7,600)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,565 miles
    Test number
    740420036266
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,965 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,965 miles
    Test number
    932147091798
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,965 miles (+6,370)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,965 miles
    Test number
    376618311149
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,595 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    460258851892
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Fail88,593 miles (+5,347)2 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,593 miles
    Test number
    695776709989
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass83,246 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,246 miles
    Test number
    226507370363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail83,243 miles (+6,186)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    522031199178
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    349580485497
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail77,057 miles (+5,689)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    275542679924
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass71,368 miles (+5,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    71,368 miles
    Test number
    120042209457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,218 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    803245251897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    319844753763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,475 miles (+10,137)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    394422447355
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass50,338 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,338 miles
    Test number
    176092069622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,266 miles (+15,137)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,266 miles
    Test number
    701880298922
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working Door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass35,129 miles (+13,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,129 miles
    Test number
    273844810579
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner and outer tread areas
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing repeater in mirror is very dim

  18. Pass21,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,368 miles
    Test number
    688664495011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,368 miles (+7,388)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,368 miles
    Test number
    535664295067
    • FailureInner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass13,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,980 miles
    Test number
    856465704124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 HXL

Does LM11 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 HXL is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 HXL?
The MOT on LM11 HXL is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 HXL done?
LM11 HXL was recorded at 105,282 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,845 miles a year.
Has LM11 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 HXL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 HXL 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 HXL find?
LM11 HXL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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