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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LC61 CAXMOT history

LC61 CAX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 123,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

LC61 CAX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
123,090 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 CAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 CAX was last recorded at 123,090 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 14,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,010 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
14,080 miles
Average per year
9,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,090 miles
  • 2023 – 109,010 miles
  • 2022 – 96,432 miles
  • 2021 – 82,854 miles
  • 2019 – 73,808 miles
  • 2018 – 62,452 miles
  • 2017 – 55,428 miles
  • 2016 – 47,995 miles
  • 2015 – 33,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,090 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,090 miles (+14,080)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,090 miles
    Test number
    757993730019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,010 miles (+12,578)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,010 miles
    Test number
    999258610953
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass96,432 miles (+13,578)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    691638927193
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake just met requirements and may need adjust or repairs
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  4. Pass82,854 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    369767749792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    497695771166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,009 miles (+2,201)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    277300510597
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass73,808 miles (+11,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,808 miles
    Test number
    807136355990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass62,452 miles (+7,024)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    949864831345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,428 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    861948263476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,995 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,995 miles
    Test number
    311077482894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,979 miles (+3,732)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    133746905817
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail44,247 miles (+10,464)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,247 miles
    Test number
    313501163733
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass33,783 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,783 miles
    Test number
    667719495024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear t yres perishing/splitting
    • NoteHigh hand brake travel

Questions about LC61 CAX

Does LC61 CAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 CAX expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 CAX?
The MOT on LC61 CAX expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 CAX done?
LC61 CAX was recorded at 123,090 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 9,588 miles a year.
Has LC61 CAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 CAX has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LC61 CAX 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 CAX find?
LC61 CAX passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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