Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LD61 XROMOT history

LD61 XRO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LD61 XRO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
167,695 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,409 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LD61 XRO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XRO was last recorded at 167,695 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,633 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
11,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,695 miles
  • 2025 – 163,593 miles
  • 2024 – 144,945 miles
  • 2023 – 136,093 miles
  • 2022 – 126,436 miles
  • 2021 – 118,503 miles
  • 2020 – 110,248 miles
  • 2019 – 101,212 miles
  • 2018 – 87,809 miles
  • 2017 – 75,334 miles
  • 2016 – 60,996 miles
  • 2014 – 38,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,695 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,695 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    167,695 miles
    Test number
    265065851051
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,633 miles (+4,040)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,633 miles
    Test number
    851226700878
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,593 miles (+6)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    163,593 miles
    Test number
    431298616727
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail163,587 miles (+18,642)4 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,587 miles
    Test number
    492339062783
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested coolant leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant lleak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass144,945 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,945 miles
    Test number
    644822457860
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail144,945 miles (+8,852)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,945 miles
    Test number
    597539941044
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass136,093 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,093 miles
    Test number
    414427195465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,046 miles (+9,610)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,046 miles
    Test number
    450931018153
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass126,436 miles (+7,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,436 miles
    Test number
    259112641452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass118,503 miles (+8,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,503 miles
    Test number
    289776701971
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass110,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    243136659687
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mountings worn

  12. Fail110,248 miles (+9,036)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    554592569729
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mountings worn

  13. Pass101,212 miles (+13,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,212 miles
    Test number
    149158404538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension strut top mounting bush/bearing worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass87,809 miles (+12,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,809 miles
    Test number
    595614741727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6 mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6 mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass75,334 miles (+14,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    284081252727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass60,996 miles (+22,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    952729985903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,908 miles
    Test number
    547662004314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XRO

Does LD61 XRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XRO is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XRO?
The MOT on LD61 XRO is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XRO done?
LD61 XRO was recorded at 167,695 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 11,409 miles a year.
Has LD61 XRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XRO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD61 XRO 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 XRO find?
LD61 XRO passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, rear bushes; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LD61X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.