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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,422 cc

L11 VLRMOT history

L11 VLR is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 90,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L11 VLR black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,443 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 VLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 VLR was last recorded at 90,443 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,403 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
7,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,443 miles
  • 2024 – 82,392 miles
  • 2023 – 72,480 miles
  • 2022 – 63,242 miles
  • 2021 – 56,069 miles
  • 2020 – 47,966 miles
  • 2019 – 39,480 miles
  • 2018 – 33,333 miles
  • 2017 – 27,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,443 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,443 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,443 miles
    Test number
    329499766201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail90,403 miles (+8,011)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,403 miles
    Test number
    742076463139
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,392 miles (+9,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,392 miles
    Test number
    950087032648
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box corroded slightly
  4. Pass72,480 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    901554732976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,242 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    797647401269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,236 miles (+7,167)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,236 miles
    Test number
    547825445369
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    109367314842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,069 miles (+8,103)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    862913607309
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass47,966 miles (+8,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    447260326365
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass39,480 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,480 miles
    Test number
    309156407706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,333 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,333 miles
    Test number
    322021362331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,948 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    244649230327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L11 VLR

Does L11 VLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 VLR is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L11 VLR?
The MOT on L11 VLR is valid until 21 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 VLR done?
L11 VLR was recorded at 90,443 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 7,764 miles a year.
Has L11 VLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 VLR has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 VLR 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 VLR find?
L11 VLR passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush.

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