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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 BWGMOT history

LC61 BWG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LC61 BWG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
87,646 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BWG
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BWG was last recorded at 87,646 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,846 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,800 miles
Average per year
5,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,646 miles
  • 2024 – 84,846 miles
  • 2023 – 78,369 miles
  • 2022 – 76,028 miles
  • 2021 – 70,749 miles
  • 2020 – 63,164 miles
  • 2019 – 55,420 miles
  • 2018 – 45,217 miles
  • 2017 – 44,074 miles
  • 2016 – 40,458 miles
  • 2015 – 34,314 miles
  • 2014 – 23,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split 215/40R17 97V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing unevenly 215/40R17 97V (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,646 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    812819179709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split 215/40R17 97V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing unevenly 215/40R17 97V (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail87,646 miles (+2,800)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    518116352156
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split 215/40R17 97V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing unevenly 215/40R17 97V (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,846 miles (+6,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,846 miles
    Test number
    285061744836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass78,369 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    765566850585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,028 miles (+5,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,028 miles
    Test number
    361922722565
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass70,749 miles (+162)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,749 miles
    Test number
    989651803230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail70,587 miles (+7,423)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    373302564122
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,164 miles (+7,744)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    333554480320
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass55,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,420 miles
    Test number
    872157409847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail55,420 miles (+10,203)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,420 miles
    Test number
    495299552585
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass45,217 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    563616549243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,074 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    589831568423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,458 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,458 miles
    Test number
    637916925794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,314 miles (+10,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    470281677057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

  15. Pass23,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,967 miles
    Test number
    788080104336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 BWG

Does LC61 BWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BWG is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BWG?
The MOT on LC61 BWG is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BWG done?
LC61 BWG was recorded at 87,646 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,733 miles a year.
Has LC61 BWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BWG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 BWG 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 BWG find?
LC61 BWG passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush; nearside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split 215/40r17 97v; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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