
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
LP11 ULTMOT history
LP11 ULT is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Aug 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 73,939 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,708 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP11 ULT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 10 Aug 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP11 ULT was last recorded at 73,939 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 7,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 66,256 miles · 7 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,683 miles
- Average per year
- 4,708 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,939 miles
- 2023 – 66,256 miles
- 2022 – 63,894 miles
- 2021 – 55,828 miles
- 2020 – 52,003 miles
- 2019 – 47,954 miles
- 2018 – 42,795 miles
- 2017 – 36,619 miles
- 2016 – 30,551 miles
- 2015 – 25,314 miles
- 2014 – 22,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
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.
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,939 miles (+7,683)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 73,939 miles
- Test number
- 627882567580
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass66,256 miles (+2,362)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 66,256 miles
- Test number
- 849934696785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,894 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 63,894 miles
- Test number
- 228929390095
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail63,893 miles (+8,065)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,893 miles
- Test number
- 340224075793
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,828 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 55,828 miles
- Test number
- 732496738221
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail55,826 miles (+3,823)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,826 miles
- Test number
- 848436264889
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass52,003 miles (+4,049)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 52,003 miles
- Test number
- 829515844411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,954 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 47,954 miles
- Test number
- 932659303587
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail47,954 miles (+5,159)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,954 miles
- Test number
- 425272880864
- MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass42,795 miles (+6,176)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 42,795 miles
- Test number
- 580379703543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,619 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 36,619 miles
- Test number
- 796755712274
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated
Fail36,619 miles (+6,068)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,619 miles
- Test number
- 595468748680
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated
Pass30,551 miles (+5,237)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 30,551 miles
- Test number
- 678220808135
- AdvisoryEngine cover
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
- AdvisoryUndertray
Pass25,314 miles (+3,141)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 25,314 miles
- Test number
- 145776635284
- NoteNSR tyre starting to crack on inner edge
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
Fail22,173 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,173 miles
- Test number
- 395917124252
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
Pass22,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 22,173 miles
- Test number
- 755797524298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP11 ULT
- Does LP11 ULT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP11 ULT expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP11 ULT?
- The MOT on LP11 ULT expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP11 ULT done?
- LP11 ULT was recorded at 73,939 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
- Has LP11 ULT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP11 ULT has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LP11 ULT 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 ULT find?
- LP11 ULT passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.
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