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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LP11 ECTMOT history

LP11 ECT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LP11 ECT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,626 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 ECT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 ECT was last recorded at 80,626 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,620 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,626 miles
  • 2024 – 73,201 miles
  • 2023 – 68,074 miles
  • 2022 – 63,214 miles
  • 2021 – 60,829 miles
  • 2020 – 56,830 miles
  • 2019 – 52,684 miles
  • 2018 – 48,334 miles
  • 2017 – 42,272 miles
  • 2016 – 34,813 miles
  • 2015 – 25,586 miles
  • 2014 – 17,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,626 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,626 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,626 miles
    Test number
    658684332690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,620 miles (+7,419)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,620 miles
    Test number
    416466492796
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass73,201 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,201 miles
    Test number
    648679366757
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail73,201 miles (+5,127)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,201 miles
    Test number
    932849073614
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing each wheel missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass68,074 miles (+4,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    602010992029
    • 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. Pass63,214 miles (+2,385)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,214 miles
    Test number
    649106394206
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  7. Pass60,829 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,829 miles
    Test number
    603039944297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,830 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,830 miles
    Test number
    699909567606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,684 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,684 miles
    Test number
    366005990729
    • 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 wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail52,663 miles (+4,329)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,663 miles
    Test number
    411291253330
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass48,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,334 miles
    Test number
    957314811748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,334 miles (+6,062)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,334 miles
    Test number
    887905817571
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass42,272 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,272 miles
    Test number
    209758719000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Fail42,272 miles (+7,459)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,272 miles
    Test number
    924444394184
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass34,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,813 miles
    Test number
    587942301889
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Fail34,813 miles (+9,227)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,813 miles
    Test number
    420571949407
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass25,586 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,586 miles
    Test number
    239622485481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,318 miles (+7,371)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,318 miles
    Test number
    685725975194
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass17,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,947 miles
    Test number
    709296074149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP11 ECT

Does LP11 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 ECT is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP11 ECT?
The MOT on LP11 ECT is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 ECT done?
LP11 ECT was recorded at 80,626 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has LP11 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 ECT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LP11 ECT 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 ECT find?
LP11 ECT passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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