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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR11 XBMMOT history

LR11 XBM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 44,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LR11 XBM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
44,157 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 XBM
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
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 XBM was last recorded at 44,157 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,692 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,465 miles
Average per year
2,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,157 miles
  • 2024 – 41,692 miles
  • 2023 – 38,893 miles
  • 2022 – 36,292 miles
  • 2021 – 33,020 miles
  • 2020 – 30,750 miles
  • 2019 – 29,446 miles
  • 2017 – 22,471 miles
  • 2016 – 18,709 miles
  • 2015 – 14,873 miles
  • 2014 – 11,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,157 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,157 miles (+2,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    44,157 miles
    Test number
    884397413340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass41,692 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    41,692 miles
    Test number
    657816350892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,893 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    673453693493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    36,292 miles
    Test number
    356122127810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail36,292 miles (+3,272)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,292 miles
    Test number
    517702811848
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass33,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    33,020 miles
    Test number
    689836727345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail33,020 miles (+2,270)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,020 miles
    Test number
    614580251031
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass30,750 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,750 miles
    Test number
    901346643431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,738 miles (+1,292)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,738 miles
    Test number
    212362920919
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
  10. Pass29,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    978996601403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,446 miles (+3,404)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    101414010929
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass26,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,042 miles
    Test number
    431956802172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,042 miles (+3,571)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,042 miles
    Test number
    730784704662
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass22,471 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    22,471 miles
    Test number
    498378741863
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Fail22,461 miles (+3,752)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,461 miles
    Test number
    365215753890
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass18,709 miles (+3,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,709 miles
    Test number
    523205521614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass14,873 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,873 miles
    Test number
    476213383751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,157 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,157 miles
    Test number
    275382195080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    11,967 miles
    Test number
    165455384052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 XBM

Does LR11 XBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 XBM is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR11 XBM?
The MOT on LR11 XBM is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 XBM done?
LR11 XBM was recorded at 44,157 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,763 miles a year.
Has LR11 XBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 XBM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR11 XBM 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 XBM find?
LR11 XBM passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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