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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 BVZMOT history

LC61 BVZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LC61 BVZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,170 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BVZ
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
25 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BVZ was last recorded at 74,170 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,047 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,123 miles
Average per year
5,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,170 miles
  • 2025 – 73,047 miles
  • 2024 – 72,291 miles
  • 2023 – 71,587 miles
  • 2022 – 68,681 miles
  • 2021 – 66,982 miles
  • 2019 – 61,893 miles
  • 2018 – 52,216 miles
  • 2017 – 39,975 miles
  • 2016 – 27,701 miles
  • 2015 – 15,399 miles
  • 2014 – 14,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,170 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,170 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    597748631347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,047 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,047 miles
    Test number
    472334524101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,291 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    675871994211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,587 miles
    Test number
    770785281810
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail71,587 miles (+2,906)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,587 miles
    Test number
    711207700421
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass68,681 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,681 miles
    Test number
    904962399580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,982 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,982 miles
    Test number
    647072431695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,893 miles (+9,677)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    952197784578
    • MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryT.p.s light on
  9. Pass52,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    641645874106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,216 miles (+12,241)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    149703219851
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass39,975 miles (+12,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,975 miles
    Test number
    828776857707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lazy 19%
  12. Pass27,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,701 miles
    Test number
    798321142337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail27,701 miles (+12,302)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,701 miles
    Test number
    763018650497
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass15,399 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,399 miles
    Test number
    639783005179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail14,637 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,637 miles
    Test number
    186697694271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass14,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,637 miles
    Test number
    495897494216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 BVZ

Does LC61 BVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BVZ is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BVZ?
The MOT on LC61 BVZ is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BVZ done?
LC61 BVZ was recorded at 74,170 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,053 miles a year.
Has LC61 BVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BVZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 BVZ 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 LC61 BVZ find?
LC61 BVZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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