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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 BWDMOT history

LC61 BWD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LC61 BWD grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,028 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BWD was last recorded at 59,028 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 6,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,057 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,971 miles
Average per year
3,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,028 miles
  • 2025 – 52,057 miles
  • 2024 – 49,918 miles
  • 2023 – 46,790 miles
  • 2022 – 43,516 miles
  • 2021 – 40,128 miles
  • 2020 – 37,626 miles
  • 2019 – 34,349 miles
  • 2018 – 31,690 miles
  • 2017 – 29,721 miles
  • 2016 – 27,368 miles
  • 2015 – 24,519 miles
  • 2014 – 21,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,028 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 Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,028 miles
    Test number
    563932958259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail59,028 miles (+6,971)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,028 miles
    Test number
    958352099949
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,057 miles
    Test number
    730698130445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail52,057 miles (+2,139)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,057 miles
    Test number
    291530466510
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass49,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,918 miles
    Test number
    383644088426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,918 miles (+3,128)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,918 miles
    Test number
    379113539056
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass46,790 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,790 miles
    Test number
    746238665874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,516 miles
    Test number
    680158552905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,516 miles (+3,388)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,516 miles
    Test number
    492355548612
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass40,128 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,128 miles
    Test number
    127753687334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,626 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,626 miles
    Test number
    180547932456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,349 miles (+2,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,349 miles
    Test number
    689912089822
    • AdvisoryPetrol flap broken missing

  13. Pass31,690 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,690 miles
    Test number
    427802525232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,721 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,721 miles
    Test number
    364297913240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn got lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn got lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on tread and side wall, perished

  15. Fail29,721 miles (+2,353)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,721 miles
    Test number
    736172098980
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn got lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn got lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on tread and side wall, perished

  16. Pass27,368 miles (+2,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,368 miles
    Test number
    552774843412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and tray obscuring underside of components

  17. Pass24,519 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,519 miles
    Test number
    142939609094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,180 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,180 miles
    Test number
    175310214309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass21,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,180 miles
    Test number
    619040014375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 BWD

Does LC61 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BWD is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BWD?
The MOT on LC61 BWD is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BWD done?
LC61 BWD was recorded at 59,028 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,182 miles a year.
Has LC61 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BWD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 BWD 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 BWD find?
LC61 BWD passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake binding but not excessively both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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