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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,199 cc

L11 XVTMOT history

L11 XVT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

L11 XVT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,464 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 XVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 XVT was last recorded at 109,464 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 4,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,593 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,871 miles
Average per year
6,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,464 miles
  • 2025 – 104,593 miles
  • 2024 – 101,925 miles
  • 2023 – 97,659 miles
  • 2022 – 88,205 miles
  • 2021 – 71,854 miles
  • 2020 – 66,328 miles
  • 2019 – 59,039 miles
  • 2018 – 53,949 miles
  • 2017 – 52,795 miles
  • 2016 – 44,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,464 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,464 miles (+4,871)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    646284949877
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,593 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    597992756801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,452 miles (+2,527)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,452 miles
    Test number
    322507775233
    • MajorFront Exhaust fumes entering cabin cracked flexy (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,925 miles (+4,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,925 miles
    Test number
    426921718839
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass97,659 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,659 miles
    Test number
    212849851743
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail97,659 miles (+9,454)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,659 miles
    Test number
    279295452407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass88,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,205 miles
    Test number
    381603676321
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail88,201 miles (+16,347)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,201 miles
    Test number
    212818466507
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass71,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,854 miles
    Test number
    273981623276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,854 miles (+1,734)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,854 miles
    Test number
    532660400697
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass70,120 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,120 miles
    Test number
    786696490715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,119 miles (+3,791)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    307418734605
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,328 miles
    Test number
    510263916546
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail66,328 miles (+7,289)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,328 miles
    Test number
    291774212601
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass59,039 miles (+5,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    774940696134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass53,949 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    913335010894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,795 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,795 miles
    Test number
    920449330387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail52,790 miles (+8,560)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,790 miles
    Test number
    317938028290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass44,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,230 miles
    Test number
    803317586562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L11 XVT

Does L11 XVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 XVT is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 XVT?
The MOT on L11 XVT is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 XVT done?
L11 XVT was recorded at 109,464 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 6,806 miles a year.
Has L11 XVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 XVT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 XVT 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 XVT find?
L11 XVT passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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