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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 FNWMOT history

LC61 FNW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LC61 FNW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,959 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 FNW
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
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 FNW was last recorded at 132,959 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,957 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,959 miles
  • 2025 – 124,728 miles
  • 2024 – 116,088 miles
  • 2023 – 107,999 miles
  • 2022 – 96,635 miles
  • 2021 – 90,782 miles
  • 2020 – 81,031 miles
  • 2019 – 75,442 miles
  • 2018 – 67,024 miles
  • 2017 – 49,802 miles
  • 2016 – 32,981 miles
  • 2015 – 28,125 miles
  • 2014 – 16,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,959 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,959 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,959 miles
    Test number
    793972806331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail132,957 miles (+8,229)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,957 miles
    Test number
    843093176355
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass124,728 miles (+8,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,728 miles
    Test number
    176811400093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,088 miles
    Test number
    297369801751
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,087 miles (+8,088)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,087 miles
    Test number
    352373509496
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads braking up and crumbling
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  6. Pass107,999 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,999 miles
    Test number
    130870224030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshapen caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail107,999 miles (+11,364)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,999 miles
    Test number
    281272867991
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has come away from its casement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is starting come away from its casement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshapen caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass96,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,635 miles
    Test number
    828382923126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,635 miles (+5,853)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,635 miles
    Test number
    191214692823
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,782 miles (+9,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,782 miles
    Test number
    996012827431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,031 miles (+5,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    575444214505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,442 miles (+8,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,442 miles
    Test number
    308176566271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,024 miles
    Test number
    473418283174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail67,024 miles (+17,222)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,024 miles
    Test number
    787609707548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH, Shock absorbers have limited damping effect
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever, travel/freeplay, adjustment required

  15. Pass49,802 miles (+16,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,802 miles
    Test number
    937502095028
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs lipped
    • AdvisoryRear axle has a brake imbalance of 22%

  16. Pass32,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,981 miles
    Test number
    658329613388
    • AdvisoryFront axle has a brake imbalance of 28%
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail32,981 miles (+4,856)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,981 miles
    Test number
    728758910267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront axle has a brake imbalance of 28%
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass28,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    860705488015
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and is on 3mm

  19. Fail28,125 miles (+12,098)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    100706438739
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and is on 3mm

  20. Pass16,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,027 miles
    Test number
    685875994214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 FNW

Does LC61 FNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 FNW is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 FNW?
The MOT on LC61 FNW is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 FNW done?
LC61 FNW was recorded at 132,959 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 9,949 miles a year.
Has LC61 FNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 FNW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 FNW 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 FNW find?
LC61 FNW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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