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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM11 ZCLMOT history

LM11 ZCL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LM11 ZCL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,236 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 ZCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 ZCL was last recorded at 71,236 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 5,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,837 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,399 miles
Average per year
5,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,236 miles
  • 2024 – 65,837 miles
  • 2023 – 62,727 miles
  • 2022 – 53,537 miles
  • 2021 – 38,684 miles
  • 2020 – 24,446 miles
  • 2019 – 15,841 miles
  • 2018 – 14,983 miles
  • 2017 – 14,100 miles
  • 2016 – 10,715 miles
  • 2015 – 9,494 miles
  • 2014 – 7,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,236 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,236 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,236 miles
    Test number
    847103349849
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail71,236 miles (+5,399)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,236 miles
    Test number
    796317926015
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,837 miles (+3,110)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,837 miles
    Test number
    132209754993
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass62,727 miles (+9,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,727 miles
    Test number
    216920218920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,537 miles (+14,853)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,537 miles
    Test number
    404895194921
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass38,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,684 miles
    Test number
    677087469932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail38,684 miles (+14,238)3 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,684 miles
    Test number
    749010978740
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass24,446 miles (+8,605)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,446 miles
    Test number
    197849009580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,841 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    15,841 miles
    Test number
    762757742191
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail15,841 miles (+858)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,841 miles
    Test number
    324307699454
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass14,983 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    14,983 miles
    Test number
    762720512671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    14,100 miles
    Test number
    695903012627
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFuel filler flap has been broken off

  13. Fail14,100 miles (+3,385)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,100 miles
    Test number
    189367866796
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFuel filler flap has been broken off

  14. Pass10,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    10,715 miles
    Test number
    452809782025
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

  15. Fail10,715 miles (+1,221)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,715 miles
    Test number
    822824484783
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working led in mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

  16. Pass9,494 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,494 miles
    Test number
    757170415296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,571 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    7,571 miles
    Test number
    816943614293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail7,570 miles (+116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,570 miles
    Test number
    826122114269
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass7,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    7,454 miles
    Test number
    846760604272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 ZCL

Does LM11 ZCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 ZCL is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 ZCL?
The MOT on LM11 ZCL is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 ZCL done?
LM11 ZCL was recorded at 71,236 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 5,593 miles a year.
Has LM11 ZCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 ZCL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 ZCL 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 ZCL find?
LM11 ZCL passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 4 more.

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