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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR11 XALMOT history

LR11 XAL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 56,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LR11 XAL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
56,156 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 XAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 XAL was last recorded at 56,156 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,342 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,814 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,156 miles
  • 2025 – 52,342 miles
  • 2024 – 47,295 miles
  • 2023 – 43,065 miles
  • 2022 – 37,810 miles
  • 2021 – 31,297 miles
  • 2020 – 26,649 miles
  • 2019 – 22,967 miles
  • 2018 – 21,059 miles
  • 2017 – 15,481 miles
  • 2016 – 11,660 miles
  • 2015 – 9,981 miles
  • 2014 – 7,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,156 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass56,156 miles (+3,814)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    993799182445
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass52,342 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,342 miles
    Test number
    829429293879
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail52,323 miles (+5,028)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    845532792593
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass47,295 miles (+4,230)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,295 miles
    Test number
    560934785878
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass43,065 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    43,065 miles
    Test number
    169422217011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,810 miles (+6,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,810 miles
    Test number
    262985867137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass31,297 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,297 miles
    Test number
    839786315585
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed
  8. Pass26,649 miles (+3,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,649 miles
    Test number
    848670036891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass22,967 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,967 miles
    Test number
    210784625700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,059 miles (+5,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,059 miles
    Test number
    908783342462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tayers (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass15,481 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,481 miles
    Test number
    430263857619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,660 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    11,660 miles
    Test number
    446053267874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,981 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    9,981 miles
    Test number
    165686175474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    7,784 miles
    Test number
    506946054056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 XAL

Does LR11 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 XAL is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 XAL?
The MOT on LR11 XAL is valid until 3 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 XAL done?
LR11 XAL was recorded at 56,156 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has LR11 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 XAL has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR11 XAL 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 XAL find?
LR11 XAL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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