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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LR11 XGUMOT history

LR11 XGU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LR11 XGU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,459 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 XGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 XGU was last recorded at 87,459 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,082 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,377 miles
Average per year
5,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,459 miles
  • 2025 – 81,082 miles
  • 2024 – 73,285 miles
  • 2023 – 69,124 miles
  • 2022 – 65,446 miles
  • 2021 – 62,164 miles
  • 2020 – 60,276 miles
  • 2019 – 58,280 miles
  • 2018 – 54,585 miles
  • 2017 – 41,591 miles
  • 2016 – 30,844 miles
  • 2014 – 24,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,459 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted/ubcc

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front exhaust flexi + rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,459 miles (+6,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,459 miles
    Test number
    437563031680
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted/ubcc
  2. Pass81,082 miles (+7,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,082 miles
    Test number
    840929534671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass73,285 miles (+4,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    970784396193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass69,124 miles (+3,678)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,124 miles
    Test number
    330817163752
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All slightly. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded.
    • AdvisorySurface rust underneath.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under-cover's present.
  5. Pass65,446 miles (+25)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    972146289578
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi + rear exhaust box corroded
  6. Fail65,421 miles (+3,257)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,421 miles
    Test number
    856766443450
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi + rear exhaust box corroded
  7. Pass62,164 miles (+1,888)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    763943290320
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slight reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust underneath.
  8. Pass60,276 miles (+1,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,276 miles
    Test number
    136399669688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass58,280 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    154678794726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,585 miles (+12,994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    727765126845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,591 miles (+10,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,591 miles
    Test number
    645619960587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre has slight feathering on inner edge
  12. Pass30,844 miles (+6,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    232667389505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing the inspection of seat belt
  13. Pass24,585 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,585 miles
    Test number
    159685854201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,580 miles
    Test number
    607080494044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 XGU

Does LR11 XGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 XGU is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 XGU?
The MOT on LR11 XGU is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 XGU done?
LR11 XGU was recorded at 87,459 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,587 miles a year.
Has LR11 XGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 XGU has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR11 XGU 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 XGU find?
LR11 XGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; undertray fitted/ubcc.

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