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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR11 WLXMOT history

LR11 WLX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LR11 WLX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,812 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 WLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 WLX was last recorded at 161,812 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 12,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,896 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,916 miles
Average per year
11,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,812 miles
  • 2025 – 148,896 miles
  • 2024 – 135,970 miles
  • 2023 – 122,760 miles
  • 2022 – 109,454 miles
  • 2021 – 92,902 miles
  • 2020 – 78,079 miles
  • 2019 – 59,903 miles
  • 2018 – 40,668 miles
  • 2017 – 31,713 miles
  • 2016 – 29,570 miles
  • 2015 – 25,863 miles
  • 2014 – 23,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,812 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,812 miles (+12,916)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,812 miles
    Test number
    336833198408
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass148,896 miles (+12,926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,896 miles
    Test number
    306943388552
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass135,970 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,970 miles
    Test number
    775329445864
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail135,970 miles (+13,210)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,970 miles
    Test number
    545365547431
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative Carried out repair to wiring (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,760 miles
    Test number
    533598255953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,760 miles (+13,306)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,760 miles
    Test number
    541404793184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass109,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    374971901850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,454 miles (+16,552)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    383396828116
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass92,902 miles (+14,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,902 miles
    Test number
    425607605313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass78,079 miles (+18,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,079 miles
    Test number
    755662686502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass59,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    128459046814
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded and split, not affecting emissions
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail59,903 miles (+19,235)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    415455943433
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded and split, not affecting emissions
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass40,668 miles (+8,955)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,668 miles
    Test number
    871624637235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,713 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,713 miles
    Test number
    558120075331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,570 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,570 miles
    Test number
    951581532546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,863 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,863 miles
    Test number
    786956775011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,172 miles
    Test number
    579843084033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,172 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,172 miles
    Test number
    495728374012
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LR11 WLX

Does LR11 WLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 WLX is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 WLX?
The MOT on LR11 WLX is valid until 12 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 WLX done?
LR11 WLX was recorded at 161,812 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 11,532 miles a year.
Has LR11 WLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 WLX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR11 WLX 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 WLX find?
LR11 WLX passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section, and 6 more.

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