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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM11 ZBYMOT history

LM11 ZBY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 66,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LM11 ZBY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,604 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 ZBY
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
20 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 ZBY was last recorded at 66,604 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,371 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,233 miles
Average per year
4,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,604 miles
  • 2025 – 63,371 miles
  • 2024 – 60,873 miles
  • 2023 – 57,012 miles
  • 2022 – 53,102 miles
  • 2021 – 48,759 miles
  • 2019 – 39,804 miles
  • 2018 – 33,861 miles
  • 2017 – 29,017 miles
  • 2016 – 22,976 miles
  • 2015 – 17,090 miles
  • 2014 – 11,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,604 miles
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,604 miles (+3,233)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,604 miles
    Test number
    476779429399
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass63,371 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    328823281278
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail63,371 miles (+2,498)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    203101925317
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass60,873 miles (+3,861)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,873 miles
    Test number
    411309690128
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass57,012 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    300696793494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,102 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    394301607793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,759 miles (+8,955)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,759 miles
    Test number
    911821125125
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass39,804 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,804 miles
    Test number
    419670229064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,861 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,861 miles
    Test number
    244745686222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,017 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,017 miles
    Test number
    113327786631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,976 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,976 miles
    Test number
    856841021683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,090 miles (+5,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,090 miles
    Test number
    457179995138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass11,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    11,409 miles
    Test number
    845850394093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 ZBY

Does LM11 ZBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 ZBY is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 ZBY?
The MOT on LM11 ZBY is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 ZBY done?
LM11 ZBY was recorded at 66,604 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,681 miles a year.
Has LM11 ZBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 ZBY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 ZBY 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 ZBY find?
LM11 ZBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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