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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

T2 LXNMOT history

T2 LXN is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
147,284 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 LXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 LXN was last recorded at 147,284 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 3,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,374 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,910 miles
Average per year
6,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,284 miles
  • 2025 – 143,374 miles
  • 2024 – 142,004 miles
  • 2023 – 138,117 miles
  • 2022 – 128,091 miles
  • 2021 – 117,640 miles
  • 2020 – 106,838 miles
  • 2018 – 105,739 miles
  • 2017 – 99,850 miles
  • 2016 – 96,611 miles
  • 2015 – 81,028 miles
  • 2014 – 67,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,284 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes are deteriorated and soft .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,284 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    147,284 miles
    Test number
    274008650723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail147,284 miles (+3,910)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,284 miles
    Test number
    995879358177
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass143,374 miles (+1,370)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,374 miles
    Test number
    816526601355
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass142,004 miles (+3,887)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    142,004 miles
    Test number
    998898203893
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass138,117 miles5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,117 miles
    Test number
    747306388002
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides deteriorated . (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken . (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes are deteriorated and soft . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged . (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Significant play .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine / intercooler pipework . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides bump stops are broken .
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% , nearside effort is much lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail138,117 miles (+10,026)7 major5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,117 miles
    Test number
    794099019824
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure Broken . (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides deteriorated . (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken . (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes are deteriorated and soft . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged . (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Significant play .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine / intercooler pipework . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides bump stops are broken .
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% , nearside effort is much lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass128,091 miles (+3)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,091 miles
    Test number
    819704309186
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  8. Fail128,088 miles (+10,448)6 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,088 miles
    Test number
    316722722532
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  9. Pass117,640 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,640 miles
    Test number
    845315413369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stop deteriorated

  10. Fail117,614 miles (+10,776)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,614 miles
    Test number
    270918836224
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also has slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also has slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stop deteriorated

  11. Pass106,838 miles (+1,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    595647342418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  12. Pass105,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,739 miles
    Test number
    910657461519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail105,739 miles (+3,204)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,739 miles
    Test number
    587760207668
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass102,535 miles (+2,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,535 miles
    Test number
    220754069342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass99,850 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,850 miles
    Test number
    324764733638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,611 miles (+15,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,611 miles
    Test number
    335963624694
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  17. Pass81,028 miles (+13,300)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,028 miles
    Test number
    126002945043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small cuts all over
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking up in tread

  18. Pass67,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    509704644021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 LXN

Does T2 LXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 LXN is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 LXN?
The MOT on T2 LXN is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 LXN done?
T2 LXN was recorded at 147,284 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 6,469 miles a year.
Has T2 LXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 LXN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T2 LXN 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 T2 LXN find?
T2 LXN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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