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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS11 BUJMOT history

LS11 BUJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 34,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LS11 BUJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
34,548 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 BUJ
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
25 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 BUJ was last recorded at 34,548 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,392 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,156 miles
Average per year
1,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,548 miles
  • 2025 – 33,392 miles
  • 2024 – 31,863 miles
  • 2023 – 31,233 miles
  • 2022 – 30,656 miles
  • 2021 – 30,211 miles
  • 2020 – 30,003 miles
  • 2019 – 28,714 miles
  • 2018 – 27,502 miles
  • 2017 – 24,977 miles
  • 2016 – 23,274 miles
  • 2015 – 21,489 miles
  • 2014 – 19,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,548 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap cover broken
  • AdvisoryCoolant low (coolant tank leaking)

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,548 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    34,548 miles
    Test number
    859658929874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap cover broken
    • AdvisoryCoolant low (coolant tank leaking)

  2. Fail34,548 miles (+1,156)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,548 miles
    Test number
    139787945931
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap cover broken
    • AdvisoryCoolant low (coolant tank leaking)

  3. Pass33,392 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    33,392 miles
    Test number
    903159127878
    • AdvisoryCoolant low below min

  4. Pass31,863 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    31,863 miles
    Test number
    453488024822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,233 miles (+577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    31,233 miles
    Test number
    690681136691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass30,656 miles (+445)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,656 miles
    Test number
    657136432494
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dull / deteriorated (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45x16, outer wall cracked and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFull under body covers fitted at time of test

  7. Pass30,211 miles (+208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    30,211 miles
    Test number
    405415130148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted at time of test

  8. Pass30,003 miles (+1,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,003 miles
    Test number
    602285883570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass28,714 miles (+1,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,714 miles
    Test number
    103128903454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass27,502 miles (+2,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,502 miles
    Test number
    644488351711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Ball joint slight movement (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber has slight leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass24,977 miles (+1,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    819789987176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass23,274 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,274 miles
    Test number
    617059101956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,489 miles (+1,849)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,489 miles
    Test number
    118322475467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail19,640 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,640 miles
    Test number
    189833884060
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyes are wearing low on inside edge.

  15. Pass19,640 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,640 miles
    Test number
    198843284018
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyes are wearing low on inside edge.

Questions about LS11 BUJ

Does LS11 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 BUJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 BUJ?
The MOT on LS11 BUJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 BUJ done?
LS11 BUJ was recorded at 34,548 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,204 miles a year.
Has LS11 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 BUJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS11 BUJ 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 BUJ find?
LS11 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front coolant leak; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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