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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LP11 EBUMOT history

LP11 EBU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LP11 EBU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,567 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 EBU
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
7 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 EBU was last recorded at 106,567 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 14,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,032 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,535 miles
Average per year
6,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,567 miles
  • 2025 – 92,032 miles
  • 2024 – 76,912 miles
  • 2023 – 71,381 miles
  • 2022 – 65,620 miles
  • 2021 – 58,437 miles
  • 2020 – 53,399 miles
  • 2019 – 50,457 miles
  • 2018 – 47,721 miles
  • 2017 – 45,266 miles
  • 2016 – 43,052 miles
  • 2015 – 41,749 miles
  • 2014 – 25,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,567 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Daytime running light Not Working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,567 miles
    Test number
    613040861779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail106,556 miles (+14,524)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,556 miles
    Test number
    560072326566
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass92,032 miles (+15,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    713880415089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass76,912 miles (+5,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    462529510437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroding

  5. Pass71,381 miles (+99)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    531749102875
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running light Not Working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

  6. Fail71,282 miles (+5,662)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,282 miles
    Test number
    580255052101
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running light Not Working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

  7. Pass65,620 miles (+7,183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    478467553735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorating

  8. Pass58,437 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,437 miles
    Test number
    278304545525
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

  9. Fail58,437 miles (+5,038)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,437 miles
    Test number
    726694538806
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

  10. Pass53,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,399 miles
    Test number
    169720763427
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner

  11. Fail53,399 miles (+2,942)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,399 miles
    Test number
    309127057721
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusting mechanism faulty (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner

  12. Pass50,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,457 miles
    Test number
    751523956683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,457 miles (+2,736)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,457 miles
    Test number
    847043974390
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass47,721 miles (+2,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    868438895119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass45,266 miles (+2,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    489771754172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass43,052 miles (+1,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,052 miles
    Test number
    686338588360
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass41,749 miles (+16,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,749 miles
    Test number
    235530085467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass25,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,614 miles
    Test number
    156360974115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP11 EBU

Does LP11 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 EBU is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 EBU?
The MOT on LP11 EBU is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 EBU done?
LP11 EBU was recorded at 106,567 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,579 miles a year.
Has LP11 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 EBU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP11 EBU 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 EBU find?
LP11 EBU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim.

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