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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LR11 XADMOT history

LR11 XAD is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LR11 XAD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,128 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 XAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 XAD was last recorded at 129,128 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 10,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,619 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,509 miles
Average per year
8,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,128 miles
  • 2025 – 118,619 miles
  • 2024 – 116,951 miles
  • 2023 – 104,634 miles
  • 2022 – 89,310 miles
  • 2021 – 74,816 miles
  • 2020 – 67,750 miles
  • 2018 – 49,209 miles
  • 2017 – 42,476 miles
  • 2016 – 34,056 miles
  • 2015 – 26,116 miles
  • 2014 – 19,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,128 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to lift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,128 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,128 miles
    Test number
    197493784042
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail129,128 miles (+10,509)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,128 miles
    Test number
    474795737508
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass118,619 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,619 miles
    Test number
    346889119564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail118,597 miles (+1,646)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,597 miles
    Test number
    578119027657
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass116,951 miles (+12,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    266853071859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,634 miles
    Test number
    821868193064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,634 miles (+5,299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,634 miles
    Test number
    424151887345
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,335 miles (+10,025)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    978425278189
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cutting around the small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cutting around the small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers adrift both sides

  9. Pass89,310 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,310 miles
    Test number
    155745539712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front running lamp not working but not a testable item on this year of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

  10. Fail89,305 miles (+14,489)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,305 miles
    Test number
    832163127164
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front running lamp not working but not a testable item on this year of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

  11. Pass74,816 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,816 miles
    Test number
    437240753085
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail74,816 miles (+7,066)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,816 miles
    Test number
    577306565976
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass67,750 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,750 miles
    Test number
    366116583104
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated

  14. Fail67,750 miles (+18,541)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,750 miles
    Test number
    272278692746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated

  15. Pass49,209 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,209 miles
    Test number
    213408628239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,476 miles (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    444530377467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,056 miles (+7,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,056 miles
    Test number
    244356794941
    • AdvisoryFront front discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wiperblades smeary

  18. Pass26,116 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    475339955093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,536 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,536 miles
    Test number
    587606054058
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR11 XAD

Does LR11 XAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 XAD is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 XAD?
The MOT on LR11 XAD is valid until 25 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 XAD done?
LR11 XAD was recorded at 129,128 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,784 miles a year.
Has LR11 XAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 XAD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR11 XAD 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 XAD find?
LR11 XAD passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 3 more.

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