2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR11 XAL
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 56,156 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR11 XAL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 56,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR11 XAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (LR11 XAL) between February 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LR11 XAL Mileage History
- 25/02/20147,784 mi
- 17/03/20159,981 mi+2,197 mi
- 18/03/201611,660 mi+1,679 mi
- 17/03/201715,481 mi+3,821 mi
- 06/03/201821,059 mi+5,578 mi
- 25/02/201922,967 mi+1,908 mi
- 04/08/202026,649 mi+3,682 mi
- 03/08/202131,297 mi+4,648 mi
- 04/08/202237,810 mi+6,513 mi
- 31/07/202343,065 mi+5,255 mi
- 10/07/202447,295 mi+4,230 mi
- 23/07/202552,323 mi+5,028 mi
- 24/07/202552,342 mi+19 mi
- 30/07/202656,156 mi+3,814 mi
Average of roughly 3,893 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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