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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LP11 CHNMOT history

LP11 CHN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

LP11 CHN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
72,474 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 CHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP11 CHN was last recorded at 72,474 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 1,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,896 miles · 16 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,578 miles
Average per year
4,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,474 miles
  • 2023 – 70,896 miles
  • 2022 – 69,368 miles
  • 2021 – 67,680 miles
  • 2020 – 66,425 miles
  • 2019 – 63,940 miles
  • 2018 – 61,326 miles
  • 2017 – 58,979 miles
  • 2016 – 52,142 miles
  • 2015 – 38,955 miles
  • 2014 – 28,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,474 miles
  • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Advise sills and underbody corrossion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,474 miles (+1,578)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,474 miles
    Test number
    945991996470
    • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. Pass70,896 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,896 miles
    Test number
    284737287462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,368 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,368 miles
    Test number
    265937432038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,347 miles (+1,667)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,347 miles
    Test number
    434200602579
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass67,680 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,680 miles
    Test number
    539341336997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    192690745694
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise sills and underbody corrossion
  7. Fail66,816 miles (+391)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    308613724851
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at mount point (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise sills and underbody corrossion
  8. Pass66,425 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    406403969821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,423 miles (+2,483)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    727379598706
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass63,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,940 miles
    Test number
    395137117492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,940 miles (+2,614)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,940 miles
    Test number
    904838263229
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass61,326 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,326 miles
    Test number
    804936964489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,325 miles (+2,346)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,325 miles
    Test number
    583020221359
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass58,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,979 miles
    Test number
    863014364823
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
  15. Fail58,979 miles (+6,837)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,979 miles
    Test number
    734061045976
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
  16. Pass52,142 miles (+13,187)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    178389743448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,955 miles (+10,924)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,955 miles
    Test number
    747192485182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,031 miles
    Test number
    756772694199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP11 CHN

Does LP11 CHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP11 CHN expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP11 CHN?
The MOT on LP11 CHN expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP11 CHN done?
LP11 CHN was recorded at 72,474 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 4,368 miles a year.
Has LP11 CHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 CHN has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LP11 CHN 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 LP11 CHN find?
LP11 CHN failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 2 dangerous defects and 6 major defects: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 5 more.

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