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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LS11 BWFMOT history

LS11 BWF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LS11 BWF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,571 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 BWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 BWF was last recorded at 146,571 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,563 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
11,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,571 miles
  • 2025 – 145,216 miles
  • 2024 – 134,887 miles
  • 2023 – 124,833 miles
  • 2021 – 112,112 miles
  • 2020 – 97,477 miles
  • 2019 – 77,373 miles
  • 2018 – 56,544 miles
  • 2017 – 35,693 miles
  • 2016 – 18,372 miles
  • 2015 – 15,813 miles
  • 2014 – 12,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,571 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, close to limit, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, close to limit, worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Handbrake requires adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,571 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,571 miles
    Test number
    580400630170
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, close to limit, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail146,563 miles (+1,347)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,563 miles
    Test number
    481284537961
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass145,216 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,216 miles
    Test number
    925880640497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, close to limit, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail145,211 miles (+10,324)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,211 miles
    Test number
    805405248727
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, close to limit, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass134,887 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,887 miles
    Test number
    499070689305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,876 miles (+10,043)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,876 miles
    Test number
    735094259611
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 68% (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  7. Pass124,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,833 miles
    Test number
    717959435109
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
  8. Fail124,833 miles (+12,721)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,833 miles
    Test number
    763084243292
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass112,112 miles (+14,635)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,112 miles
    Test number
    852863463469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,477 miles
    Test number
    485668467620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,476 miles (+20,103)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,476 miles
    Test number
    362865045690
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass77,373 miles (+20,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,373 miles
    Test number
    373752146369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass56,544 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,544 miles
    Test number
    197758896873
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cracking in the tread pattern but not sufficient to expose the cords,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail56,544 miles (+20,851)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,544 miles
    Test number
    431362537567
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cracking in the tread pattern but not sufficient to expose the cords,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass35,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,693 miles
    Test number
    208821463684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,692 miles (+17,320)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,692 miles
    Test number
    904027275541
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass18,372 miles (+2,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,372 miles
    Test number
    815749531414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass15,813 miles (+3,659)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    15,813 miles
    Test number
    638328045043
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass12,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    12,154 miles
    Test number
    385870454091
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LS11 BWF

Does LS11 BWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 BWF is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 BWF?
The MOT on LS11 BWF is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 BWF done?
LS11 BWF was recorded at 146,571 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 11,075 miles a year.
Has LS11 BWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 BWF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS11 BWF 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 BWF find?
LS11 BWF passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, close to limit, worn on inner edges; oil leak, but not excessive.

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