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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L11 LWYMOT history

L11 LWY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L11 LWY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,472 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 LWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 LWY was last recorded at 75,472 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 4,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,020 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,452 miles
Average per year
6,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,472 miles
  • 2024 – 71,020 miles
  • 2023 – 68,398 miles
  • 2022 – 64,814 miles
  • 2021 – 54,511 miles
  • 2020 – 47,422 miles
  • 2019 – 36,039 miles
  • 2018 – 27,301 miles
  • 2017 – 26,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,472 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Body covers fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    359034895246
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  2. Fail75,472 miles (+4,452)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    990088693053
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel in handbrake lever (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  3. Pass71,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,020 miles
    Test number
    392320921959
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components

  4. Fail71,020 miles (+2,622)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,020 miles
    Test number
    699926224519
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding drums fitted (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components

  5. Pass68,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,398 miles
    Test number
    498648365595
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail68,398 miles (+3,584)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,398 miles
    Test number
    456937008738
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass64,814 miles (+10,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    605844065514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass54,511 miles (+7,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,511 miles
    Test number
    199765588653
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBody and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass47,422 miles (+11,383)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,422 miles
    Test number
    187315470262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,039 miles (+8,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    579280063558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass27,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,301 miles
    Test number
    993923471216
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail27,301 miles (+1,022)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,301 miles
    Test number
    417097437686
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass26,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    855331125850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 LWY

Does L11 LWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 LWY is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L11 LWY?
The MOT on L11 LWY is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 LWY done?
L11 LWY was recorded at 75,472 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,219 miles a year.
Has L11 LWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 LWY has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 LWY 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 LWY find?
L11 LWY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp deteriorated; items removed from driver's view prior to test; under trays fitted obscuring components.

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