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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LD61 XREMOT history

LD61 XRE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

LD61 XRE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
52,995 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XRE was last recorded at 52,995 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 4,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,582 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,413 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,995 miles
  • 2024 – 48,582 miles
  • 2023 – 43,326 miles
  • 2022 – 37,591 miles
  • 2021 – 32,855 miles
  • 2020 – 29,928 miles
  • 2019 – 28,095 miles
  • 2017 – 24,381 miles
  • 2016 – 21,647 miles
  • 2015 – 16,318 miles
  • 2014 – 13,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,995 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,995 miles (+4,413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,995 miles
    Test number
    848868601238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass48,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,582 miles
    Test number
    152888962203
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail48,582 miles (+5,256)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,582 miles
    Test number
    899159543777
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,326 miles (+5,735)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    202546037449
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror cover slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass37,591 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,591 miles
    Test number
    389201108817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,855 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    32,855 miles
    Test number
    441966984087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,928 miles
    Test number
    959546235015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,927 miles (+1,832)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,927 miles
    Test number
    832424605983
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass28,095 miles (+3,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,095 miles
    Test number
    901968998335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass24,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,381 miles
    Test number
    203422960529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,381 miles (+2,734)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,381 miles
    Test number
    506332372221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass21,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,647 miles
    Test number
    480966969126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,647 miles (+5,329)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,647 miles
    Test number
    510622398901
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass16,318 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,318 miles
    Test number
    616800735220
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail16,318 miles (+3,167)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,318 miles
    Test number
    709010435210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass13,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    13,151 miles
    Test number
    336078814215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XRE

Does LD61 XRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XRE is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XRE?
The MOT on LD61 XRE is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XRE done?
LD61 XRE was recorded at 52,995 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has LD61 XRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XRE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD61 XRE 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 LD61 XRE find?
LD61 XRE passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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