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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 BWHMOT history

LC61 BWH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 89,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LC61 BWH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
89,435 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BWH was last recorded at 89,435 miles on 19 May 2026, 2,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,462 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,973 miles
Average per year
5,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,435 miles
  • 2025 – 86,462 miles
  • 2023 – 83,472 miles
  • 2022 – 73,892 miles
  • 2021 – 68,617 miles
  • 2020 – 63,177 miles
  • 2019 – 57,192 miles
  • 2018 – 48,345 miles
  • 2017 – 38,539 miles
  • 2016 – 30,288 miles
  • 2015 – 27,710 miles
  • 2014 – 23,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,435 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,435 miles (+2,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    784338895544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass86,462 miles (+2,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,462 miles
    Test number
    401541585940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass83,472 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,472 miles
    Test number
    620425914959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,469 miles (+9,577)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,469 miles
    Test number
    636259542215
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass73,892 miles (+5,275)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,892 miles
    Test number
    179609005463
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass68,617 miles (+5,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,617 miles
    Test number
    664569824899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass63,177 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    911368612076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,192 miles (+8,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,192 miles
    Test number
    925530136693
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass48,345 miles (+9,806)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,345 miles
    Test number
    279785585178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,539 miles (+8,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    280183492278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  11. Pass30,288 miles (+2,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,288 miles
    Test number
    779221416807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass27,710 miles (+3,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,710 miles
    Test number
    846027471742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass23,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,928 miles
    Test number
    575770194245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 BWH

Does LC61 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BWH is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BWH?
The MOT on LC61 BWH is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BWH done?
LC61 BWH was recorded at 89,435 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 5,654 miles a year.
Has LC61 BWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BWH has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 BWH 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 BWH find?
LC61 BWH passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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