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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 CXLMOT history

LC61 CXL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LC61 CXL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,021 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 CXL
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
29 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 CXL was last recorded at 94,021 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,021 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,021 miles
  • 2024 – 84,235 miles
  • 2023 – 77,545 miles
  • 2022 – 69,980 miles
  • 2021 – 62,274 miles
  • 2020 – 55,374 miles
  • 2019 – 47,996 miles
  • 2018 – 42,614 miles
  • 2017 – 37,345 miles
  • 2016 – 30,802 miles
  • 2015 – 24,410 miles
  • 2014 – 19,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,021 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    994901249544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,021 miles (+9,786)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    334133629376
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer plus cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass84,235 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,235 miles
    Test number
    936767903303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail84,234 miles (+57)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    413947914851
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail84,177 miles (+6,632)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,177 miles
    Test number
    417836780912
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  6. Pass77,545 miles (+7,565)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,545 miles
    Test number
    318694814879
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass69,980 miles (+7,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    452760173654
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing badly
  8. Pass62,274 miles (+155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    223587600322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail62,119 miles (+6,745)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,119 miles
    Test number
    546422782257
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass55,374 miles (+7,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,374 miles
    Test number
    384671305427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from rear brakes
  11. Pass47,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    529542405336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,995 miles (+5,381)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,995 miles
    Test number
    318413851031
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass42,614 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    497527379089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,345 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,345 miles
    Test number
    785270596306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,802 miles (+6,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,802 miles
    Test number
    579649404431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
  16. Pass24,410 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    319866520037
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  17. Fail24,388 miles (+4,768)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,388 miles
    Test number
    311800711888
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  18. Pass19,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,620 miles
    Test number
    127283404362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 CXL

Does LC61 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 CXL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 CXL?
The MOT on LC61 CXL is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 CXL done?
LC61 CXL was recorded at 94,021 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,651 miles a year.
Has LC61 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 CXL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 CXL 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 CXL find?
LC61 CXL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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