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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM11 ZBWMOT history

LM11 ZBW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LM11 ZBW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
110,609 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 ZBW
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 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 ZBW was last recorded at 110,609 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 7,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,176 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,433 miles
Average per year
6,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,609 miles
  • 2025 – 103,176 miles
  • 2024 – 96,148 miles
  • 2023 – 87,492 miles
  • 2022 – 82,617 miles
  • 2021 – 81,506 miles
  • 2020 – 80,664 miles
  • 2019 – 76,744 miles
  • 2018 – 70,011 miles
  • 2017 – 62,966 miles
  • 2016 – 54,990 miles
  • 2015 – 46,296 miles
  • 2014 – 35,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,609 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,609 miles (+7,433)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,609 miles
    Test number
    302975679477
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass103,176 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,176 miles
    Test number
    759881876551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,174 miles (+7,026)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,174 miles
    Test number
    163195932089
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,148 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,148 miles
    Test number
    205012574396
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail96,148 miles (+8,656)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,148 miles
    Test number
    838316043581
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,492 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    935506044943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail87,492 miles (+4,875)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    220815728797
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass82,617 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,617 miles
    Test number
    123892892204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,506 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,506 miles
    Test number
    569364416695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside top bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,664 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,664 miles
    Test number
    285859102608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,744 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,744 miles
    Test number
    308887452283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,011 miles (+7,045)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    637620880181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,966 miles (+7,976)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,966 miles
    Test number
    843878727455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass54,990 miles (+8,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,990 miles
    Test number
    495048359847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail46,296 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,296 miles
    Test number
    288794935126
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass46,296 miles (+10,803)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,296 miles
    Test number
    326984635136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    178264534149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM11 ZBW

Does LM11 ZBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 ZBW is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 ZBW?
The MOT on LM11 ZBW is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 ZBW done?
LM11 ZBW was recorded at 110,609 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,284 miles a year.
Has LM11 ZBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 ZBW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 ZBW 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 ZBW find?
LM11 ZBW passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front coil spring corroded; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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