Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LC61 FONMOT history
LC61 FON is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,849 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 99,849 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 FON
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 FON was last recorded at 99,849 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,486 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,363 miles
- Average per year
- 7,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,849 miles
- 2025 – 96,486 miles
- 2024 – 87,881 miles
- 2023 – 78,043 miles
- 2022 – 67,227 miles
- 2021 – 58,685 miles
- 2020 – 53,177 miles
- 2019 – 46,743 miles
- 2018 – 40,391 miles
- 2017 – 34,040 miles
- 2016 – 27,720 miles
- 2015 – 21,159 miles
- 2014 – 20,194 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,849 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,849 miles (+3,363)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 99,849 miles
- Test number
- 829975892559
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass96,486 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 96,486 miles
- Test number
- 400699686345
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail96,486 miles (+8,605)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,486 miles
- Test number
- 647804211320
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ...both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,881 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 87,881 miles
- Test number
- 842726760798
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail87,881 miles (+9,838)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,881 miles
- Test number
- 364758106646
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,043 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 78,043 miles
- Test number
- 679761399344
- 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))
Fail78,043 miles (+10,816)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,043 miles
- Test number
- 189018262931
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass67,227 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 67,227 miles
- Test number
- 559135404996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,221 miles (+8,536)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,221 miles
- Test number
- 914652498349
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass58,685 miles (+5,508)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 58,685 miles
- Test number
- 877438997437
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,177 miles (+6,434)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 53,177 miles
- Test number
- 988512461307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear low
Pass46,743 miles (+6,352)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 46,743 miles
- Test number
- 783400967514
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass40,391 miles (+6,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 40,391 miles
- Test number
- 650800417160
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass34,040 miles (+6,320)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 34,040 miles
- Test number
- 326015071586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,720 miles (+6,561)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 27,720 miles
- Test number
- 184029923543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,159 miles (+965)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 21,159 miles
- Test number
- 187584235410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 20,194 miles
- Test number
- 616627604390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC61 FON
- Does LC61 FON currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 FON is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 FON?
- The MOT on LC61 FON is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 FON done?
- LC61 FON was recorded at 99,849 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,110 miles a year.
- Has LC61 FON ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 FON has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC61 FON 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 FON find?
- LC61 FON passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp broken; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.
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