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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM11 HYBMOT history

LM11 HYB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LM11 HYB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,448 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 HYB
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
4 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 HYB was last recorded at 137,448 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 2,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,726 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,722 miles
Average per year
8,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,448 miles
  • 2025 – 134,726 miles
  • 2024 – 128,827 miles
  • 2023 – 120,250 miles
  • 2022 – 111,893 miles
  • 2021 – 102,862 miles
  • 2020 – 92,711 miles
  • 2019 – 76,941 miles
  • 2018 – 70,152 miles
  • 2017 – 63,885 miles
  • 2016 – 56,821 miles
  • 2015 – 44,345 miles
  • 2014 – 31,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,448 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight corrosion.

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.

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake lever has slight travel.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both side rear shocker dust covers insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,448 miles (+2,722)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,448 miles
    Test number
    941528106293
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight corrosion.
  2. Pass134,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,726 miles
    Test number
    308183929555
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail134,726 miles (+5,899)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,726 miles
    Test number
    304745502471
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass128,827 miles (+8,577)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,827 miles
    Test number
    912018833166
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass120,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,250 miles
    Test number
    677611842547
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated
  6. Fail120,250 miles (+8,357)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,250 miles
    Test number
    810006045572
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated
  7. Pass111,893 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,893 miles
    Test number
    110401661091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,862 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    102,862 miles
    Test number
    843185189946
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight travel.
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear shocker dust covers insecure.
  9. Fail102,860 miles (+10,149)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,860 miles
    Test number
    486763515720
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight travel.
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear shocker dust covers insecure.
  10. Pass92,711 miles (+15,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,711 miles
    Test number
    220835529826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass76,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    166523101816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail76,941 miles (+6,789)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    443416621595
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass70,152 miles (+6,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    894367199712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass63,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    185837135980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,885 miles (+7,064)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    991185898426
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass56,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    799947344697
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Fail56,821 miles (+12,476)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    321458726499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  18. Pass44,345 miles (+12,363)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    665457825154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,982 miles
    Test number
    656435214161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 HYB

Does LM11 HYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 HYB is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 HYB?
The MOT on LM11 HYB is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 HYB done?
LM11 HYB was recorded at 137,448 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,633 miles a year.
Has LM11 HYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 HYB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 HYB 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 HYB find?
LM11 HYB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear axle has slight corrosion..

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