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Volkswagen Polo

Orange · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

V11 LFCMOT history

V11 LFC is an orange diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

V11 LFC orange Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,694 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 LFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 LFC was last recorded at 127,694 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 6,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,418 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,276 miles
Average per year
7,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,694 miles
  • 2024 – 121,418 miles
  • 2023 – 115,566 miles
  • 2022 – 108,431 miles
  • 2021 – 102,537 miles
  • 2020 – 97,958 miles
  • 2019 – 94,572 miles
  • 2018 – 89,156 miles
  • 2017 – 83,104 miles
  • 2016 – 74,937 miles
  • 2015 – 63,424 miles
  • 2014 – 51,289 miles
  • 2013 – 42,378 miles
  • 2012 – 34,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,694 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil pair (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,694 miles (+6,276)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,694 miles
    Test number
    594210283037
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil pair (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass121,418 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,418 miles
    Test number
    661656566010
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  3. Fail121,417 miles (+5,851)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,417 miles
    Test number
    346977512965
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass115,566 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,566 miles
    Test number
    351939886299
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Fail115,566 miles (+7,135)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,566 miles
    Test number
    524720663955
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass108,431 miles (+5,894)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    718842257628
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,537 miles (+4,579)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,537 miles
    Test number
    854277191679
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,958 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,958 miles
    Test number
    191738456334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail97,952 miles (+3,380)3 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    249854266044
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,572 miles
    Test number
    337881183048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail94,572 miles (+5,416)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,572 miles
    Test number
    866842460424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass89,156 miles (+6,052)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,156 miles
    Test number
    541351668654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

  13. Pass83,104 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    795176943133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,991 miles (+8,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    300286570157
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  15. Pass74,937 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    686868843973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,885 miles (+11,461)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    589769071576
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass63,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    918263036202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,424 miles (+12,135)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    664302270572
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass51,289 miles (+8,911)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,289 miles
    Test number
    217809324301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,378 miles (+8,259)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    406671553302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,119 miles
    Test number
    477908242487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 LFC

Does V11 LFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 LFC is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V11 LFC?
The MOT on V11 LFC is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 LFC done?
V11 LFC was recorded at 127,694 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 7,171 miles a year.
Has V11 LFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 LFC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V11 LFC 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 V11 LFC find?
V11 LFC passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint, and 1 more.

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