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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM11 XDEMOT history

LM11 XDE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

LM11 XDE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
98,150 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 XDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 XDE was last recorded at 98,150 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 5,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,203 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,947 miles
Average per year
5,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,150 miles
  • 2024 – 92,203 miles
  • 2023 – 84,948 miles
  • 2021 – 76,995 miles
  • 2020 – 68,413 miles
  • 2019 – 61,567 miles
  • 2018 – 55,068 miles
  • 2017 – 50,317 miles
  • 2016 – 48,657 miles
  • 2015 – 43,208 miles
  • 2014 – 37,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,150 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,150 miles (+5,947)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,150 miles
    Test number
    524918426919
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass92,203 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,203 miles
    Test number
    452224197457
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail92,203 miles (+7,255)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,203 miles
    Test number
    131990435058
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass84,948 miles (+7,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,948 miles
    Test number
    110626784225
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass76,995 miles (+952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,995 miles
    Test number
    659224471651
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail76,043 miles (+7,630)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,043 miles
    Test number
    677425685842
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass68,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    384680534007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,413 miles (+6,846)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    953585685327
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass61,567 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,567 miles
    Test number
    690591065928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
  10. Fail61,567 miles (+6,499)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,567 miles
    Test number
    623091421781
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
  11. Pass55,068 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,068 miles
    Test number
    456810602459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,317 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    886775460564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,657 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,657 miles
    Test number
    991043678506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,208 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,208 miles
    Test number
    246153345458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,934 miles
    Test number
    377879664122
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM11 XDE

Does LM11 XDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 XDE expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 XDE?
The MOT on LM11 XDE expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 XDE done?
LM11 XDE was recorded at 98,150 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 5,612 miles a year.
Has LM11 XDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 XDE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 XDE 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 XDE find?
LM11 XDE passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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