Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

L11 EXWMOT history

L11 EXW is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L11 EXW red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,719 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,265 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L11 EXW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L11 EXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 EXW was last recorded at 66,719 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,719 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,719 miles
  • 2024 – 61,578 miles
  • 2023 – 61,477 miles
  • 2022 – 57,622 miles
  • 2021 – 54,113 miles
  • 2020 – 51,888 miles
  • 2019 – 49,069 miles
  • 2018 – 45,754 miles
  • 2017 – 41,661 miles
  • 2016 – 32,010 miles
  • 2015 – 20,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,719 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear silencer outer skin corroded / insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    940532115262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,719 miles (+86)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    328905388262
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail66,633 miles (+5,055)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,633 miles
    Test number
    515563895797
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass61,578 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,578 miles
    Test number
    934701174620
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame has slight surface rust

  5. Pass61,477 miles (+3,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,477 miles
    Test number
    894213015258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    393475895599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail57,622 miles (+3,509)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    628108189115
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass54,113 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,113 miles
    Test number
    266494098352
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded / insecure

  9. Fail54,091 miles (+2,203)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    197723895315
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill along length (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded / insecure

  10. Pass51,888 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,888 miles
    Test number
    151787491061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,069 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,069 miles
    Test number
    486524117855
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail49,069 miles (+3,315)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,069 miles
    Test number
    721225877407
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass45,754 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,754 miles
    Test number
    272617696956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,661 miles (+9,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,661 miles
    Test number
    282297561941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass32,010 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,010 miles
    Test number
    342087100081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail31,977 miles (+11,120)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,977 miles
    Test number
    954262733629
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass20,857 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,857 miles
    Test number
    807830875055
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail20,857 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,857 miles
    Test number
    708418865034
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L11 EXW

Does L11 EXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 EXW is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L11 EXW?
The MOT on L11 EXW is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 EXW done?
L11 EXW was recorded at 66,719 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,265 miles a year.
Has L11 EXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 EXW has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 EXW 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 L11 EXW find?
L11 EXW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all L11E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.