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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LP11 XAWMOT history

LP11 XAW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 67,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LP11 XAW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,167 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 XAW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 XAW was last recorded at 67,167 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,601 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,566 miles
Average per year
2,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,167 miles
  • 2025 – 62,601 miles
  • 2024 – 57,763 miles
  • 2023 – 56,534 miles
  • 2022 – 54,722 miles
  • 2021 – 51,084 miles
  • 2020 – 49,687 miles
  • 2019 – 46,390 miles
  • 2018 – 45,763 miles
  • 2017 – 45,087 miles
  • 2016 – 43,998 miles
  • 2015 – 41,094 miles
  • 2014 – 34,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,167 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,167 miles
    Test number
    253827510469
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail67,167 miles (+4,566)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,167 miles
    Test number
    231323161282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass62,601 miles (+4,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    144821737429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass57,763 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,763 miles
    Test number
    600742211324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,534 miles (+1,812)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,534 miles
    Test number
    699368912337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass54,722 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,722 miles
    Test number
    630997715957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail54,719 miles (+3,635)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,719 miles
    Test number
    767110155856
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass51,084 miles (+1,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    117585531741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass49,687 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    967700735240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail49,686 miles (+3,296)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,686 miles
    Test number
    839306130713
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass46,390 miles (+627)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,390 miles
    Test number
    579855374959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBattery week
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  12. Pass45,763 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,763 miles
    Test number
    885866273955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,087 miles (+1,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,087 miles
    Test number
    504912192489
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass43,998 miles (+2,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,998 miles
    Test number
    846499243506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass41,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    407279445075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,094 miles (+6,676)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    267749745005
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  17. Pass34,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,418 miles
    Test number
    138985454414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,418 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,418 miles
    Test number
    868975354072
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LP11 XAW

Does LP11 XAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 XAW is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 XAW?
The MOT on LP11 XAW is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 XAW done?
LP11 XAW was recorded at 67,167 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,600 miles a year.
Has LP11 XAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 XAW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP11 XAW 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 LP11 XAW find?
LP11 XAW passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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