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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LD11 OTEMOT history

LD11 OTE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LD11 OTE red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,906 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD11 OTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD11 OTE was last recorded at 148,906 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,904 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,906 miles
  • 2025 – 144,609 miles
  • 2024 – 138,772 miles
  • 2023 – 132,413 miles
  • 2022 – 126,091 miles
  • 2021 – 116,936 miles
  • 2020 – 110,718 miles
  • 2019 – 99,860 miles
  • 2018 – 87,588 miles
  • 2017 – 73,855 miles
  • 2016 – 65,730 miles
  • 2015 – 60,222 miles
  • 2014 – 47,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,906 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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,906 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,906 miles
    Test number
    147986579930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,904 miles (+4,295)4 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,904 miles
    Test number
    551986872599
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced condensated. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working.
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    770324790975
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner damaged and insecure.

  4. Fail144,609 miles (+5,837)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    356958196934
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced condensation . (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner damaged and insecure.

  5. Pass138,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,772 miles
    Test number
    767289558087
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail138,762 miles (+6,349)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,762 miles
    Test number
    374803916797
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass132,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,413 miles
    Test number
    502445391571
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail132,410 miles (+6,319)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,410 miles
    Test number
    528220812318
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust condition. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass126,091 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,091 miles
    Test number
    458091727445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail126,005 miles (+9,069)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,005 miles
    Test number
    928081606499
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass116,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,936 miles
    Test number
    342041187369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,936 miles (+6,218)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,936 miles
    Test number
    425779907400
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass110,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,718 miles
    Test number
    754691944292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,718 miles (+10,858)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,718 miles
    Test number
    306817977710
    • Repaired at testRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted repaired with tape. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass99,860 miles (+12,272)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,860 miles
    Test number
    654297352166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,588 miles
    Test number
    797794865404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,588 miles (+13,733)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,588 miles
    Test number
    491568378409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55.15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,855 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,855 miles
    Test number
    990107635156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail73,855 miles (+8,125)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,855 miles
    Test number
    724730419768
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,730 miles
    Test number
    855570495556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,730 miles (+5,508)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,730 miles
    Test number
    455748420649
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass60,222 miles (+12,592)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    969861445068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,630 miles
    Test number
    558415384032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD11 OTE

Does LD11 OTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD11 OTE is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD11 OTE?
The MOT on LD11 OTE is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD11 OTE done?
LD11 OTE was recorded at 148,906 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 8,496 miles a year.
Has LD11 OTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD11 OTE has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD11 OTE 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 LD11 OTE find?
LD11 OTE passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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