Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
LC61 BWOMOT history
LC61 BWO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 110,357 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,984 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 BWO
- 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
- 9 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 BWO was last recorded at 110,357 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 107,545 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,812 miles
- Average per year
- 7,984 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,357 miles
- 2024 – 107,545 miles
- 2023 – 102,993 miles
- 2022 – 97,336 miles
- 2021 – 90,658 miles
- 2020 – 81,609 miles
- 2019 – 72,123 miles
- 2018 – 67,118 miles
- 2017 – 59,935 miles
- 2016 – 48,930 miles
- 2015 – 33,466 miles
- 2014 – 19,162 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,357 miles
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top ball joint dust cover
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,357 miles (+2,812)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 110,357 miles
- Test number
- 364534946572
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass107,545 miles (+4,552)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 107,545 miles
- Test number
- 664782036532
- 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))
Pass102,993 miles (+5,657)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 102,993 miles
- Test number
- 863861103585
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,336 miles (+14)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 97,336 miles
- Test number
- 874549535259
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail97,322 miles (+6,664)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,322 miles
- Test number
- 441632841670
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass90,658 miles (+9,049)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 90,658 miles
- Test number
- 637035268556
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass81,609 miles (+9,486)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 81,609 miles
- Test number
- 974578304894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,123 miles
- Test number
- 143302842504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,115 miles (+7,997)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,115 miles
- Test number
- 956804365031
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,118 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 67,118 miles
- Test number
- 689179327495
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail67,118 miles (+7,183)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,118 miles
- Test number
- 715739683214
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass59,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 59,935 miles
- Test number
- 181265055090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,935 miles (+11,005)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,935 miles
- Test number
- 517268503007
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass48,930 miles (+15,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 48,930 miles
- Test number
- 893379878970
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass33,466 miles (+14,304)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 33,466 miles
- Test number
- 988074765154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,162 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 19,162 miles
- Test number
- 488635894171
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LC61 BWO
- Does LC61 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BWO is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 BWO?
- The MOT on LC61 BWO is valid until 14 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 BWO done?
- LC61 BWO was recorded at 110,357 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 7,984 miles a year.
- Has LC61 BWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 BWO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LC61 BWO 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 BWO find?
- LC61 BWO passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
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