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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LC61 KOBMOT history

LC61 KOB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LC61 KOB blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
185,380 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KOB
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
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KOB was last recorded at 185,380 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 15,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,291 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,089 miles
Average per year
11,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,380 miles
  • 2024 – 170,291 miles
  • 2023 – 157,352 miles
  • 2022 – 146,186 miles
  • 2021 – 134,564 miles
  • 2020 – 125,014 miles
  • 2019 – 114,597 miles
  • 2018 – 105,694 miles
  • 2017 – 95,568 miles
  • 2016 – 81,622 miles
  • 2015 – 65,124 miles
  • 2014 – 54,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,380 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront coolant pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror damaged

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear back box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside mirror body damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,380 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    185,380 miles
    Test number
    749273687335
    • AdvisoryFront coolant pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror damaged

  2. Fail185,377 miles (+15,086)2 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,377 miles
    Test number
    450664756001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror damaged

  3. Pass170,291 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,291 miles
    Test number
    171675591457
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover damaged

  4. Fail170,289 miles (+12,937)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,289 miles
    Test number
    859793978018
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover damaged

  5. Pass157,352 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,352 miles
    Test number
    467843900043
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,352 miles (+11,166)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,352 miles
    Test number
    875147700111
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,186 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,186 miles
    Test number
    167597891724
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Fail146,184 miles (+11,620)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,184 miles
    Test number
    268198569532
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  9. Pass134,564 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,564 miles
    Test number
    759213968446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror

  10. Fail134,561 miles (+9,547)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,561 miles
    Test number
    545900957509
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror

  11. Pass125,014 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,014 miles
    Test number
    986219198241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror body damaged

  12. Fail125,011 miles (+10,414)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,011 miles
    Test number
    391725188002
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror body damaged

  13. Pass114,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,597 miles
    Test number
    523696164714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,695 miles (+9,001)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,695 miles
    Test number
    677033598488
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass105,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,694 miles
    Test number
    588927785571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing damaged

  16. Fail105,694 miles (+10,126)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,694 miles
    Test number
    659707571870
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing damaged

  17. Pass95,568 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,568 miles
    Test number
    782276702399
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box Slightly Deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail95,568 miles (+13,946)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,568 miles
    Test number
    395782117601
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Side Wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box Slightly Deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass81,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,622 miles
    Test number
    908953722061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail81,622 miles (+16,498)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,622 miles
    Test number
    735196963098
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass65,124 miles (+11,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    155340572426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,123 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,123 miles
    Test number
    387298434374
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 KOB

Does LC61 KOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 KOB is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KOB?
The MOT on LC61 KOB is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 KOB done?
LC61 KOB was recorded at 185,380 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 11,970 miles a year.
Has LC61 KOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KOB has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 KOB 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 KOB find?
LC61 KOB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front coolant pipes corroded; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 5 more.

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