Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
X5 LSUMOT history
X5 LSU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 105,080 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 LSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 LSU was last recorded at 105,080 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 8,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,090 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,990 miles
- Average per year
- 7,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,080 miles
- 2025 – 96,090 miles
- 2023 – 89,652 miles
- 2022 – 82,667 miles
- 2021 – 72,237 miles
- 2020 – 66,125 miles
- 2019 – 49,898 miles
- 2018 – 44,517 miles
- 2016 – 35,033 miles
- 2015 – 27,918 miles
- 2014 – 22,176 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,080 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has low reserve travel
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 fog lamp unit loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear rear light lens tinted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,080 miles (+8,990)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 105,080 miles
- Test number
- 440458095625
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has low reserve travel
Pass96,090 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 96,090 miles
- Test number
- 107332761406
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp unit loose
Fail96,090 miles (+6,438)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,090 miles
- Test number
- 663002997653
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp unit loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,652 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 89,652 miles
- Test number
- 518313732861
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear rear light lens tinted
Fail89,652 miles (+6,985)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,652 miles
- Test number
- 929307842822
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp has modified panels that are insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp has modified panels that are insecure
- AdvisoryRear rear light lens tinted
Pass82,667 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 82,667 miles
- Test number
- 791057308989
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail82,658 miles (+10,421)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,658 miles
- Test number
- 970964813911
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,237 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 72,237 miles
- Test number
- 170263530069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,226 miles (+6,101)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,226 miles
- Test number
- 281183026821
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 66,125 miles
- Test number
- 881796373222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,125 miles (+5,581)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,125 miles
- Test number
- 573972115295
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Pass60,544 miles (+10,646)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 60,544 miles
- Test number
- 636090703505
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,898 miles (+5,381)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 49,898 miles
- Test number
- 371564601793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,517 miles (+9,484)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 44,517 miles
- Test number
- 391270306238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,033 miles (+7,115)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 35,033 miles
- Test number
- 707261873618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail27,918 miles (+5,742)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,918 miles
- Test number
- 286809008373
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and o/s front (8.2.3)
Pass22,176 miles (+245)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 22,176 miles
- Test number
- 188034244316
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteTyre pressure warning light on
Fail21,931 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,931 miles
- Test number
- 518490934379
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteTyre pressure warning light on
Questions about X5 LSU
- Does X5 LSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 LSU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 LSU?
- The MOT on X5 LSU is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 LSU done?
- X5 LSU was recorded at 105,080 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,467 miles a year.
- Has X5 LSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 LSU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on X5 LSU 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 X5 LSU find?
- X5 LSU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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