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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LC61 KNNMOT history

LC61 KNN is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

LC61 KNN white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
167,110 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KNN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KNN was last recorded at 167,110 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 12,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,606 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,504 miles
Average per year
10,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,110 miles
  • 2024 – 154,606 miles
  • 2023 – 147,858 miles
  • 2022 – 137,022 miles
  • 2021 – 125,535 miles
  • 2020 – 116,971 miles
  • 2019 – 112,392 miles
  • 2018 – 98,876 miles
  • 2017 – 87,342 miles
  • 2016 – 73,336 miles
  • 2015 – 57,805 miles
  • 2014 – 46,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens tinted
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Under trays

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,110 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,110 miles
    Test number
    215953097551
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens tinted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail167,110 miles (+12,504)2 repaired4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,110 miles
    Test number
    460943517773
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens tinted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass154,606 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,606 miles
    Test number
    462193323863
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail154,606 miles (+6,748)1 dangerous4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,606 miles
    Test number
    843307137695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass147,858 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,858 miles
    Test number
    795772403150
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail147,858 miles (+10,836)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,858 miles
    Test number
    288586869613
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass137,022 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,022 miles
    Test number
    789019013622
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  8. Fail137,022 miles (+11,487)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,022 miles
    Test number
    303391196968
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  9. Pass125,535 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,535 miles
    Test number
    522632116873
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail125,265 miles (+8,294)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,265 miles
    Test number
    857876655120
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

  11. Pass116,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,971 miles
    Test number
    532546005367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,971 miles (+4,579)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,971 miles
    Test number
    748190376746
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  13. Pass112,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,392 miles
    Test number
    216615493636
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  14. Fail112,364 miles (+13,488)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,364 miles
    Test number
    947554558370
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryTpm light stays on

  15. Pass98,876 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    878367598982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  16. Fail98,876 miles (+11,534)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    997013920718
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  17. Pass87,342 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,342 miles
    Test number
    505832407611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  18. Fail87,342 miles (+14,006)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,342 miles
    Test number
    613031750446
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  19. Pass73,336 miles (+15,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,336 miles
    Test number
    566154971460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,805 miles
    Test number
    385669876679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,805 miles (+11,026)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,805 miles
    Test number
    626410215328
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass46,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,779 miles
    Test number
    808767194271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,779 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,779 miles
    Test number
    667187894219
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC61 KNN

Does LC61 KNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 KNN expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KNN?
The MOT on LC61 KNN expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 KNN done?
LC61 KNN was recorded at 167,110 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 10,963 miles a year.
Has LC61 KNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KNN has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 KNN 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 KNN find?
LC61 KNN passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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