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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS11 LHAMOT history

LS11 LHA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LS11 LHA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
85,885 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 LHA
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
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 LHA was last recorded at 85,885 miles on 6 May 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2021: 61,449 miles, lower than 62,691 miles on 4 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,759 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
5,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,885 miles
  • 2025 – 76,546 miles
  • 2024 – 72,415 miles
  • 2023 – 66,994 miles
  • 2022 – 64,175 miles
  • 2021 – 61,451 miles
  • 2019 – 62,691 miles
  • 2018 – 49,390 miles
  • 2017 – 42,988 miles
  • 2016 – 36,356 miles
  • 2015 – 28,869 miles
  • 2014 – 21,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,885 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,885 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    248498060517
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,884 miles (+125)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    772604456409
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,759 miles (+9,213)9 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    279393606968
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn and has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn and has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  4. Pass76,546 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,546 miles
    Test number
    308890469768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,415 miles (+59)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    513082240285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate light bulbs dim

  6. Fail72,356 miles (+5,362)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    268049731169
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate light bulbs dim

  7. Pass66,994 miles (+2,819)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,994 miles
    Test number
    846459443142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  8. Pass64,175 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    962039768071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded.

  9. Fail64,175 miles (+2,724)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    869203726050
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded.

  10. Pass61,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,451 miles
    Test number
    183745806145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,449 miles (-1,242)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    167119818345
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass62,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    861166010346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,193 miles (+6,803)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    918803197529
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass49,390 miles (+40)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    999032121888
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail49,350 miles (+6,362)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,350 miles
    Test number
    564905889972
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre deteriorated / split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass42,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    389070134494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail42,988 miles (+6,632)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    781131084922
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass36,356 miles (+60)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,356 miles
    Test number
    900012245472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryInner rack ends have play
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly

  19. Fail36,296 miles (+7,427)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,296 miles
    Test number
    110227477599
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryInner rack ends have play
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly

  20. Pass28,869 miles (+7,005)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,869 miles
    Test number
    747170705178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,864 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,864 miles
    Test number
    679484364001
    • NoteWear to o/s/f tyre inner edge

Questions about LS11 LHA

Does LS11 LHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 LHA is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 LHA?
The MOT on LS11 LHA is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 LHA done?
LS11 LHA was recorded at 85,885 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,261 miles a year.
Has LS11 LHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 LHA has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS11 LHA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS11 LHA find?
LS11 LHA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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