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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM11 SOCMOT history

LM11 SOC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LM11 SOC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,750 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 SOC
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
18 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 SOC was last recorded at 77,750 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,120 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,630 miles
Average per year
4,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,750 miles
  • 2025 – 76,120 miles
  • 2024 – 73,791 miles
  • 2023 – 72,233 miles
  • 2022 – 70,226 miles
  • 2021 – 68,262 miles
  • 2020 – 66,255 miles
  • 2019 – 59,946 miles
  • 2018 – 53,201 miles
  • 2017 – 40,075 miles
  • 2016 – 31,773 miles
  • 2015 – 21,913 miles
  • 2014 – 19,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,750 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,750 miles (+1,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    122353386562
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass76,120 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,120 miles
    Test number
    642436075915
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail76,111 miles (+2,320)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,111 miles
    Test number
    626910690702
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass73,791 miles (+1,558)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,791 miles
    Test number
    798422235989
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top rubber mounts have movement when unloaded - at limit acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear limit + inner edge close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass72,233 miles (+2,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,233 miles
    Test number
    558936709231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass70,226 miles (+1,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    531954079700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusting
  7. Pass68,262 miles (+2,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    283229920058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass66,255 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,255 miles
    Test number
    590716518372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,946 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,946 miles
    Test number
    348737399968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,201 miles (+13,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,201 miles
    Test number
    575531882549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking outer edge
  11. Pass40,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    173956285112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,075 miles (+8,302)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    410284358496
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass31,773 miles (+9,860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,773 miles
    Test number
    874629964858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,913 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,913 miles
    Test number
    216393245458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,092 miles
    Test number
    675621724116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 SOC

Does LM11 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 SOC is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 SOC?
The MOT on LM11 SOC is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 SOC done?
LM11 SOC was recorded at 77,750 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,731 miles a year.
Has LM11 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 SOC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 SOC 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 SOC find?
LM11 SOC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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