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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.

LP11 ULT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass73,939 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass66,256 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    849934696785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass52,003 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,003 miles
    Test number
    829515844411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass42,795 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    580379703543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,619 miles
    Test number
    796755712274
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Fail22,173 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,173 miles
    Test number
    395917124252
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  16. 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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