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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 HXVMOT history

LM11 HXV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LM11 HXV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,156 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 HXV
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
17 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 HXV was last recorded at 102,156 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 13,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,735 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,421 miles
Average per year
6,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,156 miles
  • 2024 – 88,735 miles
  • 2023 – 85,362 miles
  • 2022 – 81,436 miles
  • 2021 – 76,135 miles
  • 2020 – 73,568 miles
  • 2019 – 69,422 miles
  • 2018 – 66,227 miles
  • 2017 – 61,097 miles
  • 2016 – 53,999 miles
  • 2015 – 44,517 miles
  • 2014 – 30,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,156 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (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.

  • Both offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine warning light indicates a fault

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both offside and nearside front tyres cracking between treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,156 miles (+13,421)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,156 miles
    Test number
    151465829478
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,735 miles
    Test number
    521474464520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,735 miles (+3,373)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,735 miles
    Test number
    992007008920
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to low brake pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major leak of gasses (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,362 miles
    Test number
    190836581591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,362 miles (+3,926)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,362 miles
    Test number
    982831726259
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,436 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,436 miles
    Test number
    378897707479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,135 miles (+2,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    168332536368
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin flaking

  8. Pass73,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,568 miles
    Test number
    520101169696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,568 miles (+4,146)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,568 miles
    Test number
    207218134699
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass69,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    171171601555
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and splitting

  11. Fail69,422 miles (+3,195)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    942340081533
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure joining pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing at both edges of tread and cracking between treads
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and splitting

  12. Pass66,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    102480541595
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front tyres cracking between treads
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light indicates a fault

  13. Fail66,227 miles (+5,130)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    663505954478
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front tyres cracking between treads
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light indicates a fault

  14. Pass61,097 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,097 miles
    Test number
    261524443254
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light indicates a fault

  15. Fail61,093 miles (+7,094)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,093 miles
    Test number
    462525721318
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass53,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    610059491672
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail53,998 miles (+9,481)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    197348204761
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass44,517 miles (+13,574)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,517 miles
    Test number
    258922515137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,943 miles
    Test number
    199653814190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 HXV

Does LM11 HXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 HXV is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 HXV?
The MOT on LM11 HXV is valid until 9 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 HXV done?
LM11 HXV was recorded at 102,156 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 6,123 miles a year.
Has LM11 HXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 HXV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 HXV 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 HXV find?
LM11 HXV passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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