Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LP11 YMCMOT history
LP11 YMC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,318 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 135,318 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,008 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP11 YMC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 23 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP11 YMC was last recorded at 135,318 miles on 1 May 2026, 6,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,849 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,469 miles
- Average per year
- 9,008 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,318 miles
- 2025 – 128,849 miles
- 2024 – 120,734 miles
- 2023 – 109,148 miles
- 2022 – 97,947 miles
- 2021 – 90,001 miles
- 2019 – 78,175 miles
- 2018 – 68,767 miles
- 2017 – 52,324 miles
- 2016 – 43,708 miles
- 2015 – 34,908 miles
- 2014 – 26,924 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,318 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosions within all prescibed areas under the vehicle
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.
Fuel filler cap seal perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt severely distorted
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,318 miles (+6,469)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 135,318 miles
- Test number
- 858188746672
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosions within all prescibed areas under the vehicle
Pass128,849 miles (+8,115)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 128,849 miles
- Test number
- 441134244351
- DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill outside of prescribed area
Pass120,734 miles (+11,586)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 120,734 miles
- Test number
- 417312625043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass109,148 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 109,148 miles
- Test number
- 701029563445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,147 miles (+11,200)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,147 miles
- Test number
- 753610034229
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass97,947 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 97,947 miles
- Test number
- 632251537341
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt severely distorted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
Fail97,943 miles (+7,942)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,943 miles
- Test number
- 281896785673
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and see bulb fitment! (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt severely distorted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing
Pass90,001 miles (+11,826)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 90,001 miles
- Test number
- 199711266642
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass78,175 miles (+9,408)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 78,175 miles
- Test number
- 680166634954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,767 miles (+534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 68,767 miles
- Test number
- 355263998969
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail68,233 miles (+15,909)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,233 miles
- Test number
- 819584108178
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,324 miles (+8,616)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 52,324 miles
- Test number
- 604507376259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,708 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,708 miles
- Test number
- 437166267927
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop split
Fail43,708 miles (+8,800)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,708 miles
- Test number
- 616305447956
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop split
Pass34,908 miles (+7,984)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 34,908 miles
- Test number
- 358161815101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,924 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,924 miles
- Test number
- 536999704170
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,924 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 26,924 miles
- Test number
- 989119904125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LP11 YMC
- Does LP11 YMC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 YMC is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP11 YMC?
- The MOT on LP11 YMC is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP11 YMC done?
- LP11 YMC was recorded at 135,318 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 9,008 miles a year.
- Has LP11 YMC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP11 YMC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LP11 YMC 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 YMC find?
- LP11 YMC passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tail light damaged, and 6 more.
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