Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LS11 BUAMOT history
LS11 BUA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,596 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 79,596 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS11 BUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS11 BUA was last recorded at 79,596 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,877 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,719 miles
- Average per year
- 5,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,596 miles
- 2025 – 75,877 miles
- 2024 – 74,975 miles
- 2023 – 73,896 miles
- 2022 – 72,731 miles
- 2021 – 66,881 miles
- 2020 – 62,452 miles
- 2019 – 53,969 miles
- 2018 – 47,079 miles
- 2017 – 38,871 miles
- 2015 – 30,767 miles
- 2014 – 14,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,596 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,596 miles (+3,719)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 79,596 miles
- Test number
- 435714304379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,877 miles (+902)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 75,877 miles
- Test number
- 563502334797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,975 miles (+1,079)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 74,975 miles
- Test number
- 669242972748
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,896 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 73,896 miles
- Test number
- 949848216625
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,896 miles (+1,165)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,896 miles
- Test number
- 575836092937
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,731 miles (+5,850)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 72,731 miles
- Test number
- 375158692811
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass66,881 miles (+4,429)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 66,881 miles
- Test number
- 857858571338
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap ring slightly deteriorated
Pass62,452 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 62,452 miles
- Test number
- 767049222810
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail62,452 miles (+8,483)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,452 miles
- Test number
- 187799795008
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,969 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 53,969 miles
- Test number
- 723741485946
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail53,969 miles (+6,890)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,969 miles
- Test number
- 565768147595
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass47,079 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 47,079 miles
- Test number
- 857305748188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre parised
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear both tyre parised
Fail47,079 miles (+8,208)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,079 miles
- Test number
- 854058808022
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre parised
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear both tyre parised
Pass38,871 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 38,871 miles
- Test number
- 621739433107
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perised
Fail38,871 miles (+8,104)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,871 miles
- Test number
- 934444184407
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perised
Pass30,767 miles (+15,952)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 30,767 miles
- Test number
- 738395540055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 14,815 miles
- Test number
- 136813254447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS11 BUA
- Does LS11 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 BUA is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS11 BUA?
- The MOT on LS11 BUA is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS11 BUA done?
- LS11 BUA was recorded at 79,596 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,405 miles a year.
- Has LS11 BUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS11 BUA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS11 BUA 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 LS11 BUA find?
- LS11 BUA passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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