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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM11 WNWMOT history

LM11 WNW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LM11 WNW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,180 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 WNW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 WNW was last recorded at 144,180 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,020 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,160 miles
Average per year
7,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,180 miles
  • 2025 – 141,020 miles
  • 2024 – 134,183 miles
  • 2023 – 129,724 miles
  • 2022 – 119,284 miles
  • 2021 – 109,656 miles
  • 2018 – 102,901 miles
  • 2017 – 91,029 miles
  • 2016 – 75,258 miles
  • 2015 – 59,341 miles
  • 2014 – 45,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,180 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear exhaust rear box corroded excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,180 miles (+3,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,180 miles
    Test number
    345054888245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,020 miles
    Test number
    824495797731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,020 miles (+6,837)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,020 miles
    Test number
    261903916351
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,183 miles (+4,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,183 miles
    Test number
    678989977028
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass129,724 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,724 miles
    Test number
    534897721024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail129,722 miles (+10,438)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,722 miles
    Test number
    783696710764
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass119,284 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,284 miles
    Test number
    715042455841
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rear box corroded excessively

  8. Fail119,283 miles (+9,627)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,283 miles
    Test number
    660785172565
    • MajorEmissions not tested coolant leak excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rear box corroded excessively

  9. Pass109,656 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,656 miles
    Test number
    391601029674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,901 miles
    Test number
    732511016015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail102,899 miles (+11,870)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    615505021247
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass91,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,029 miles
    Test number
    353486358115
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail91,027 miles (+15,769)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,027 miles
    Test number
    746931025186
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass75,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,258 miles
    Test number
    680152049092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,253 miles (+15,912)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,253 miles
    Test number
    406863800438
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind

  16. Fail59,341 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,341 miles
    Test number
    737850945174
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvice offside rear tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteRear wiper split

  17. Pass59,341 miles (+13,519)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,341 miles
    Test number
    867130245118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvice offside rear tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteRear wiper split

  18. Fail45,822 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,822 miles
    Test number
    488805954171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn more on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn more outer part & cracking inside tread
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel only top to bottom not sure what from poss wheel bearing

  19. Pass45,822 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,822 miles
    Test number
    989555354153
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn more on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn more outer part & cracking inside tread
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel only top to bottom not sure what from poss wheel bearing

Questions about LM11 WNW

Does LM11 WNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 WNW is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 WNW?
The MOT on LM11 WNW is valid until 6 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 WNW done?
LM11 WNW was recorded at 144,180 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,978 miles a year.
Has LM11 WNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 WNW has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 WNW 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 WNW find?
LM11 WNW passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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