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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM11 PBFMOT history

LM11 PBF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Aug 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

LM11 PBF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
127,850 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 PBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 PBF was last recorded at 127,850 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,840 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
9,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,850 miles
  • 2024 – 114,131 miles
  • 2023 – 104,755 miles
  • 2022 – 92,670 miles
  • 2021 – 79,641 miles
  • 2020 – 63,920 miles
  • 2019 – 53,580 miles
  • 2018 – 50,939 miles
  • 2017 – 46,237 miles
  • 2016 – 39,715 miles
  • 2015 – 32,714 miles
  • 2014 – 26,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,850 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Plastic Outer Casing MissingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper & Nearside Sill DamagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear Registration Plates (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arms, Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • TPMS LIGHT ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,850 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,850 miles
    Test number
    206204350464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Plastic Outer Casing Missing
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper & Nearside Sill Damaged
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear Registration Plates (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arms, Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail127,840 miles (+13,709)8 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,840 miles
    Test number
    747212727249
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside & Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorShock absorbers has negligible damping effect Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Plastic Outer Casing Missing
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Performance Effort Just Met, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper & Nearside Sill Damaged
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear Registration Plates (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arms, Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass114,131 miles (+9,376)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,131 miles
    Test number
    530507920753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2MM 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON
  4. Pass104,755 miles (+12,085)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,755 miles
    Test number
    342826066195
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON
  5. Pass92,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    424470073128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,670 miles (+13,029)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    175872786461
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning SIDE INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass79,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,641 miles
    Test number
    747401039630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,641 miles (+15,721)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,641 miles
    Test number
    603643938006
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass63,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    679136193584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail63,920 miles (+10,340)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    111496241236
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass53,580 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    884982824304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,577 miles (+2,638)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    988227926975
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light stays on
  13. Pass50,939 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    244478128594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,237 miles
    Test number
    450877762204
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge both sides (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail46,237 miles (+6,522)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,237 miles
    Test number
    339970568024
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge both sides (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass39,715 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,715 miles
    Test number
    713275419656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,714 miles (+6,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,714 miles
    Test number
    483960666064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass26,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,427 miles
    Test number
    657021824201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 PBF

Does LM11 PBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 PBF expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 PBF?
The MOT on LM11 PBF expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 PBF done?
LM11 PBF was recorded at 127,850 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 9,113 miles a year.
Has LM11 PBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 PBF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 PBF 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 PBF find?
LM11 PBF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear seat belt buckle plastic outer casing missing; rear bumper & nearside sill damaged, and 2 more.

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