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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LR11 GWDMOT history

LR11 GWD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LR11 GWD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
159,837 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 GWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 GWD was last recorded at 159,837 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 3,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,307 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,530 miles
Average per year
10,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,837 miles
  • 2025 – 156,307 miles
  • 2024 – 153,087 miles
  • 2023 – 147,703 miles
  • 2022 – 125,892 miles
  • 2021 – 110,642 miles
  • 2020 – 106,380 miles
  • 2019 – 96,610 miles
  • 2018 – 89,247 miles
  • 2017 – 71,572 miles
  • 2016 – 62,975 miles
  • 2015 – 49,508 miles
  • 2014 – 34,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,837 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))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.

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play and lift in both front top strut mount bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,837 miles (+3,530)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    159,837 miles
    Test number
    987108860463
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass156,307 miles (+3,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    156,307 miles
    Test number
    492201948436
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  3. Pass153,087 miles (+5,384)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,087 miles
    Test number
    979453881457
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box it is rusty

  4. Pass147,703 miles (+26)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,703 miles
    Test number
    772040063070
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play and lift in both front top strut mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail147,677 miles (+21,785)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,677 miles
    Test number
    758189933865
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play and lift in both front top strut mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,892 miles (+15,250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,892 miles
    Test number
    239551225086
    • AdvisoryBoth no plate lights sometimes flicker
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryNs sill very rusty
    • AdvisoryOs beam pattern weak

  7. Pass110,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    594060835244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail110,642 miles (+4,262)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    252967894055
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,380 miles
    Test number
    951310643680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside registration lamp defective

  10. Fail106,380 miles (+9,770)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,380 miles
    Test number
    433264047038
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside registration lamp defective

  11. Pass96,610 miles (+7,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,610 miles
    Test number
    428599170555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass89,247 miles (+17,675)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,247 miles
    Test number
    694318762325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    630919209294
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  14. Fail71,571 miles (+8,596)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,571 miles
    Test number
    122923773240
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955515 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  15. Pass62,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    811741127190
    • AdvisoryItem removed from driver view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail62,975 miles (+13,467)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    294549941454
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItem removed from driver view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass49,508 miles (+15,205)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,508 miles
    Test number
    879931145074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,303 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,303 miles
    Test number
    935040274095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,032 miles3 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,032 miles
    Test number
    198986964013
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOS registration lamp flickers.
    • NoteVehicle has HID headlamps retro-fitted.

Questions about LR11 GWD

Does LR11 GWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 GWD is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 GWD?
The MOT on LR11 GWD is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 GWD done?
LR11 GWD was recorded at 159,837 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 10,427 miles a year.
Has LR11 GWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 GWD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR11 GWD 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 LR11 GWD find?
LR11 GWD passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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