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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LR11 PUKMOT history

LR11 PUK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

LR11 PUK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
159,566 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 PUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR11 PUK was last recorded at 159,566 miles on 28 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2025: 159,566 miles, lower than 159,915 miles on 1 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,915 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Average per year
12,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,566 miles
  • 2024 – 159,915 miles
  • 2023 – 145,331 miles
  • 2022 – 137,300 miles
  • 2021 – 132,687 miles
  • 2020 – 130,268 miles
  • 2019 – 119,273 miles
  • 2018 – 101,643 miles
  • 2017 – 87,928 miles
  • 2016 – 72,229 miles
  • 2015 – 46,974 miles
  • 2014 – 26,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,566 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail159,566 miles (-349)1 dangerous12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,566 miles
    Test number
    393610536262
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail159,915 miles (+14,584)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,915 miles
    Test number
    383567759487
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass145,331 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,331 miles
    Test number
    882976753951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,331 miles (+8,031)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,331 miles
    Test number
    319962855462
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,300 miles (+4,613)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,300 miles
    Test number
    256814457769
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass132,687 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,687 miles
    Test number
    503380452400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,268 miles
    Test number
    386956519129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,268 miles (+10,995)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,268 miles
    Test number
    316491126449
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass119,273 miles (+17,630)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,273 miles
    Test number
    697482204390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,643 miles
    Test number
    384721040438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin is separating but no leak of fumes

  11. Fail101,642 miles (+13,714)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,642 miles
    Test number
    248400412669
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin is separating but no leak of fumes

  12. Pass87,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,928 miles
    Test number
    927339564899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,928 miles (+15,699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,928 miles
    Test number
    937553067328
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass72,229 miles (+25,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,229 miles
    Test number
    563682234681
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass46,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    626176925183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,974 miles (+20,243)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    706086025161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass26,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,731 miles
    Test number
    106656334110
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LR11 PUK

Does LR11 PUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR11 PUK expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR11 PUK?
The MOT on LR11 PUK expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR11 PUK done?
LR11 PUK was recorded at 159,566 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 12,039 miles a year.
Has LR11 PUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 PUK has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR11 PUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR11 PUK find?
LR11 PUK failed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 12 major defects: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; emissions unable to be completed poor running; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 10 more.

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