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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LD61 XRLMOT history

LD61 XRL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LD61 XRL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,743 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XRL was last recorded at 79,743 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,743 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,743 miles
  • 2024 – 77,002 miles
  • 2023 – 74,024 miles
  • 2022 – 69,404 miles
  • 2021 – 64,854 miles
  • 2020 – 58,423 miles
  • 2019 – 53,798 miles
  • 2018 – 47,828 miles
  • 2017 – 42,221 miles
  • 2016 – 34,971 miles
  • 2015 – 29,492 miles
  • 2014 – 21,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,743 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,743 miles
    Test number
    122880608245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail79,743 miles (+2,741)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,743 miles
    Test number
    258143838912
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass77,002 miles (+2,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,002 miles
    Test number
    443364946276
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    989585440198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail74,024 miles (+4,620)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    186837998881
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass69,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    795857891489
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail69,404 miles (+4,550)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    961032270219
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass64,854 miles (+6,431)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,854 miles
    Test number
    909442545657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,423 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,423 miles
    Test number
    902591563668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,798 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,798 miles
    Test number
    423169740954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,828 miles (+5,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    566474183767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass42,221 miles (+7,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,221 miles
    Test number
    883383884436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass34,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,971 miles
    Test number
    130510078926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,971 miles (+5,479)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,971 miles
    Test number
    181036501900
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,492 miles (+8,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,492 miles
    Test number
    164042961397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass21,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,352 miles
    Test number
    229095734333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XRL

Does LD61 XRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XRL is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XRL?
The MOT on LD61 XRL is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XRL done?
LD61 XRL was recorded at 79,743 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,293 miles a year.
Has LD61 XRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XRL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD61 XRL 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 XRL find?
LD61 XRL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part.

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