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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS11 HTLMOT history

LS11 HTL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LS11 HTL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,738 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 HTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 HTL was last recorded at 178,738 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 14,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,696 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,042 miles
Average per year
13,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,738 miles
  • 2025 – 164,696 miles
  • 2024 – 162,913 miles
  • 2023 – 157,606 miles
  • 2021 – 135,132 miles
  • 2020 – 121,841 miles
  • 2019 – 118,476 miles
  • 2018 – 92,768 miles
  • 2017 – 65,390 miles
  • 2016 – 39,585 miles
  • 2015 – 23,804 miles
  • 2014 – 21,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,738 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,738 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,738 miles
    Test number
    371335559865
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail178,738 miles (+14,042)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,738 miles
    Test number
    280217288507
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass164,696 miles (+1,783)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,696 miles
    Test number
    466608007663
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass162,913 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,913 miles
    Test number
    704988000688
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail162,903 miles (+5,297)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,903 miles
    Test number
    806472315679
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes slight bind both sides
  6. Pass157,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,606 miles
    Test number
    517201251444
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail157,606 miles (+22,474)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,606 miles
    Test number
    691174043454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass135,132 miles (+13,291)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,132 miles
    Test number
    793687769374
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass121,841 miles (+3,365)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,841 miles
    Test number
    427741755857
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Pass118,476 miles (+25,708)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,476 miles
    Test number
    394327593940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,768 miles
    Test number
    924854295668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,768 miles (+27,378)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,768 miles
    Test number
    409723133529
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass65,390 miles (+25,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    765200231017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass39,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,585 miles
    Test number
    538369142005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,585 miles (+15,781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,585 miles
    Test number
    472734604854
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass23,804 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    23,804 miles
    Test number
    401969470934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,122 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,122 miles
    Test number
    488246164247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,056 miles
    Test number
    247424454192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 HTL

Does LS11 HTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 HTL is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 HTL?
The MOT on LS11 HTL is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 HTL done?
LS11 HTL was recorded at 178,738 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 13,504 miles a year.
Has LS11 HTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 HTL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS11 HTL 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 HTL find?
LS11 HTL passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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