Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LM11 OYLMOT history
LM11 OYL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 68,501 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 OYL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 OYL was last recorded at 68,501 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,261 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,240 miles
- Average per year
- 4,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,501 miles
- 2025 – 66,261 miles
- 2024 – 63,994 miles
- 2023 – 59,377 miles
- 2022 – 54,430 miles
- 2021 – 49,555 miles
- 2020 – 44,341 miles
- 2019 – 36,485 miles
- 2018 – 32,876 miles
- 2017 – 30,072 miles
- 2016 – 25,231 miles
- 2015 – 21,645 miles
- 2014 – 15,856 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,501 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 68,501 miles
- Test number
- 929142494905
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail68,501 miles (+2,240)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,501 miles
- Test number
- 651031622620
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,261 miles (+2,267)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,261 miles
- Test number
- 392417550471
- 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))
Pass63,994 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 63,994 miles
- Test number
- 358877985868
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail63,994 miles (+4,617)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,994 miles
- Test number
- 115955642383
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,377 miles (+4,947)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 59,377 miles
- Test number
- 484718130721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,430 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 54,430 miles
- Test number
- 524197373649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,430 miles (+55)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,430 miles
- Test number
- 325640084341
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fail54,375 miles (+4,820)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,375 miles
- Test number
- 853378963824
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass49,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 49,555 miles
- Test number
- 707163845865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,555 miles (+5,214)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,555 miles
- Test number
- 393061244486
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass44,341 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 44,341 miles
- Test number
- 395934098862
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail44,339 miles (+7,854)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,339 miles
- Test number
- 251618688360
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass36,485 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 36,485 miles
- Test number
- 418020208991
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail36,485 miles (+3,609)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,485 miles
- Test number
- 258959841696
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass32,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 32,876 miles
- Test number
- 469796902983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,876 miles (+2,804)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,876 miles
- Test number
- 900460447217
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass30,072 miles (+4,841)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 30,072 miles
- Test number
- 819103472964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,231 miles (+3,586)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 25,231 miles
- Test number
- 115493196081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,645 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 21,645 miles
- Test number
- 676626715262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,644 miles (+5,788)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,644 miles
- Test number
- 829205015215
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass15,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 15,856 miles
- Test number
- 257305694115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM11 OYL
- Does LM11 OYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 OYL is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 OYL?
- The MOT on LM11 OYL is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM11 OYL done?
- LM11 OYL was recorded at 68,501 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,352 miles a year.
- Has LM11 OYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 OYL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM11 OYL 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 OYL find?
- LM11 OYL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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