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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LP11 ECNMOT history

LP11 ECN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LP11 ECN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,167 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 ECN
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
15 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 ECN was last recorded at 117,167 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,135 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
7,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,167 miles
  • 2025 – 101,851 miles
  • 2024 – 96,327 miles
  • 2023 – 92,003 miles
  • 2022 – 88,754 miles
  • 2021 – 77,563 miles
  • 2020 – 64,565 miles
  • 2019 – 49,684 miles
  • 2018 – 40,678 miles
  • 2017 – 35,503 miles
  • 2016 – 32,016 miles
  • 2015 – 27,151 miles
  • 2014 – 21,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,167 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust outer skin corroded and split not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched and cloudy

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tpms light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,167 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,167 miles
    Test number
    561565893387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,135 miles (+15,284)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,135 miles
    Test number
    631456501946
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine leaking oil but not exssive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox mounting defective rear gear box mount has exssive movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
  3. Pass101,851 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    416775959252
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail101,850 miles (+1)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,850 miles
    Test number
    242274125698
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded and split not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash
  5. Fail101,849 miles (+5,522)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    794859034340
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush debonded from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush debonded from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded and split not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash
  6. Pass96,327 miles (+4,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,327 miles
    Test number
    554705685249
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust underneath vehicle
  7. Pass92,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    362699059230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail92,003 miles (+3,249)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    296197976222
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass88,754 miles (+11,191)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    455425261855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,563 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,563 miles
    Test number
    240846353951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  11. Fail77,562 miles (+12,997)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,562 miles
    Test number
    813811658124
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  12. Pass64,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,565 miles
    Test number
    228951471603
    • 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))
  13. Fail64,565 miles (+14,881)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,565 miles
    Test number
    220949542751
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass49,684 miles (+9,006)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    702886625949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,678 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,678 miles
    Test number
    851259894616
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cut in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small cut in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small cut in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer corroded
  16. Fail40,677 miles (+5,174)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    561363529835
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cut in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small cut in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small cut in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer corroded
  17. Pass35,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,503 miles
    Test number
    186017626539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,503 miles (+3,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,503 miles
    Test number
    133201529587
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass32,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,016 miles
    Test number
    803091537727
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a chunk out of the outer side wall
  20. Fail32,016 miles (+4,865)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,016 miles
    Test number
    979741782156
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. not adusting (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a chunk out of the outer side wall
  21. Pass27,151 miles (+5,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,151 miles
    Test number
    245027485195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass21,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,546 miles
    Test number
    955415984181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP11 ECN

Does LP11 ECN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 ECN is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 ECN?
The MOT on LP11 ECN is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 ECN done?
LP11 ECN was recorded at 117,167 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 7,826 miles a year.
Has LP11 ECN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 ECN has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP11 ECN 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 ECN find?
LP11 ECN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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