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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LS11 BVCMOT history

LS11 BVC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LS11 BVC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,481 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 BVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 BVC was last recorded at 112,481 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,471 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,481 miles
  • 2025 – 105,425 miles
  • 2024 – 103,643 miles
  • 2023 – 103,015 miles
  • 2022 – 94,162 miles
  • 2020 – 87,335 miles
  • 2018 – 61,394 miles
  • 2017 – 47,950 miles
  • 2016 – 45,122 miles
  • 2015 – 30,105 miles
  • 2014 – 24,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,481 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront accident damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower radiator coolant stainsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play to strut top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,481 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,481 miles
    Test number
    942788581918
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront accident damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower radiator coolant stains
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail112,471 miles (+7,046)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,471 miles
    Test number
    561968554030
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront accident damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower radiator coolant stains
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass105,425 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,425 miles
    Test number
    561637728355
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,417 miles (+1,774)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    104889939966
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,643 miles (+628)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    212390843947
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,015 miles
    Test number
    772239491392
    • AdvisoryPlay to strut top mounts

  7. Fail103,015 miles (+8,853)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,015 miles
    Test number
    981798842190
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/60/15 h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay to strut top mounts

  8. Pass94,162 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,162 miles
    Test number
    239340121650
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront under shields damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play to top mount
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail94,162 miles (+6,827)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,162 miles
    Test number
    245861440385
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront under shields damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play to top mount
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass87,335 miles (+8,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,335 miles
    Test number
    567181565800
    • AdvisorySlight play in front top suspension mounts

  11. Pass78,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,805 miles
    Test number
    240630906055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,804 miles (+17,410)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    939290866174
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,394 miles (+13,444)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,394 miles
    Test number
    618207295884
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch plastic cover damaged

  14. Pass47,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,950 miles
    Test number
    628863639133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail47,949 miles (+2,827)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,949 miles
    Test number
    188910097854
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWipers not tested

  16. Pass45,122 miles (+15,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    129189111968
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both side (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO.s.f tyre has slight cracks

  17. Pass30,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,105 miles
    Test number
    368421193663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,101 miles (+6,022)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    874024787034
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  19. Pass24,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    809037874031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 BVC

Does LS11 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 BVC is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 BVC?
The MOT on LS11 BVC is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 BVC done?
LS11 BVC was recorded at 112,481 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 7,228 miles a year.
Has LS11 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 BVC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS11 BVC 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 BVC find?
LS11 BVC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front accident damage; offside front lower radiator coolant stains, and 1 more.

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