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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LC61 KOWMOT history

LC61 KOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 194,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

LC61 KOW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
194,699 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KOW
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
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KOW was last recorded at 194,699 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 11,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,392 miles · 18 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
11,307 miles
Average per year
13,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 194,699 miles
  • 2021 – 183,392 miles
  • 2020 – 174,689 miles
  • 2019 – 167,087 miles
  • 2018 – 146,219 miles
  • 2017 – 129,438 miles
  • 2016 – 119,070 miles
  • 2015 – 111,792 miles
  • 2014 – 86,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,699 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriiorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake efficiency(18%)close to minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,699 miles (+11,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    194,699 miles
    Test number
    294419230361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass183,392 miles (+8,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    183,392 miles
    Test number
    638844571578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass174,689 miles (+7,602)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,689 miles
    Test number
    885121799668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,087 miles (+161)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,087 miles
    Test number
    930945440132
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer slightly deteriiorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency(18%)close to minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

  5. Fail166,926 miles (+20,707)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,926 miles
    Test number
    972515151488
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect after market LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect after market LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer slightly deteriiorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency(18%)close to minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel close to minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

  6. Pass146,219 miles (+16,781)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,219 miles
    Test number
    645279485619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlihghts have a slight ting of blue advise attention

  7. Pass129,438 miles (+10,368)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,438 miles
    Test number
    280996318107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,070 miles (+7,278)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,070 miles
    Test number
    304359595331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,792 miles (+25,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,792 miles
    Test number
    487869060981
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass86,514 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,514 miles
    Test number
    309577504390
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 KOW

Does LC61 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 KOW expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KOW?
The MOT on LC61 KOW expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 KOW done?
LC61 KOW was recorded at 194,699 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 13,314 miles a year.
Has LC61 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KOW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LC61 KOW 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 KOW find?
LC61 KOW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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