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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L111 XBSMOT history

L111 XBS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 110,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L111 XBS red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,207 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 XBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 XBS was last recorded at 110,207 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 4,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,015 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,192 miles
Average per year
11,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,207 miles
  • 2025 – 106,015 miles
  • 2023 – 97,432 miles
  • 2022 – 81,069 miles
  • 2021 – 79,810 miles
  • 2020 – 33,288 miles
  • 2019 – 28,852 miles
  • 2018 – 20,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake noise when turning
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Rear Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements (18%)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,207 miles (+4,192)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,207 miles
    Test number
    221124345806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake noise when turning
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass106,015 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,015 miles
    Test number
    687438204628
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements (18%)

  3. Fail106,013 miles (+8,581)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    790660387138
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements (18%)

  4. Pass97,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    515513476294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,432 miles (+16,363)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    515295071487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  6. Pass81,069 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,069 miles
    Test number
    588616349237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    303532838023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,810 miles (+29,335)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    747675172819
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass50,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,475 miles
    Test number
    326094211789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail50,457 miles (+17,169)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,457 miles
    Test number
    542200925069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass33,288 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,288 miles
    Test number
    405927678648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,852 miles (+8,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    318064111740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass20,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    20,468 miles
    Test number
    123008116538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 XBS

Does L111 XBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 XBS is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 XBS?
The MOT on L111 XBS is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 XBS done?
L111 XBS was recorded at 110,207 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 11,160 miles a year.
Has L111 XBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 XBS has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L111 XBS 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 L111 XBS find?
L111 XBS passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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