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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR11 OYWMOT history

LR11 OYW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LR11 OYW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,621 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 OYW
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
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 OYW was last recorded at 103,621 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 18,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,035 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
18,586 miles
Average per year
6,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,621 miles
  • 2025 – 85,035 miles
  • 2024 – 79,786 miles
  • 2023 – 70,684 miles
  • 2022 – 61,857 miles
  • 2021 – 55,069 miles
  • 2020 – 50,170 miles
  • 2019 – 45,381 miles
  • 2018 – 41,108 miles
  • 2017 – 37,989 miles
  • 2016 – 30,194 miles
  • 2015 – 25,510 miles
  • 2014 – 17,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,621 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage no sharp edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,621 miles (+18,586)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,621 miles
    Test number
    465256291688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    450355562087
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail85,035 miles (+5,249)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    183170068057
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass79,786 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,786 miles
    Test number
    846731846441
    • AdvisoryLower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,783 miles3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,783 miles
    Test number
    495132293129
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,776 miles (+9,092)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,776 miles
    Test number
    972556130976
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust shield insecure but still holding into place
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,684 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,684 miles
    Test number
    316781688264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,857 miles (+6,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,857 miles
    Test number
    995049717371
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass55,069 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,069 miles
    Test number
    885969123335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,066 miles (+4,896)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,066 miles
    Test number
    887678798954
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass50,170 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    122749550287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,381 miles (+4,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    704836699349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Pass41,108 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,108 miles
    Test number
    970906860551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,989 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    274162785969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,194 miles
    Test number
    383910201935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,194 miles (+4,684)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,194 miles
    Test number
    710227371637
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass25,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,510 miles
    Test number
    455193165092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,510 miles (+8,069)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,510 miles
    Test number
    766313865041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass17,441 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,441 miles
    Test number
    986342664057
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

Questions about LR11 OYW

Does LR11 OYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 OYW is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 OYW?
The MOT on LR11 OYW is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 OYW done?
LR11 OYW was recorded at 103,621 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,935 miles a year.
Has LR11 OYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 OYW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR11 OYW 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 OYW find?
LR11 OYW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear body damage no sharp edges; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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