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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 MHUMOT history

LC61 MHU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 63,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LC61 MHU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
63,031 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MHU was last recorded at 63,031 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 5,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,650 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,381 miles
Average per year
4,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,031 miles
  • 2025 – 57,650 miles
  • 2024 – 52,375 miles
  • 2023 – 48,686 miles
  • 2022 – 45,549 miles
  • 2021 – 41,809 miles
  • 2020 – 38,425 miles
  • 2019 – 35,605 miles
  • 2018 – 29,835 miles
  • 2017 – 21,873 miles
  • 2016 – 15,271 miles
  • 2015 – 8,525 miles
  • 2014 – 5,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,031 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,031 miles (+5,381)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    63,031 miles
    Test number
    831454848854
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass57,650 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    952393867132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,375 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,375 miles
    Test number
    595179967022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,686 miles (+3,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,686 miles
    Test number
    972436717895
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass45,549 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,549 miles
    Test number
    857000067780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail45,542 miles (+3,733)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,542 miles
    Test number
    356410430266
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass41,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    564313911429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,809 miles (+3,384)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    852698624022
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass38,425 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,425 miles
    Test number
    936169020086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,605 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,605 miles
    Test number
    544698773254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,835 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,835 miles
    Test number
    552469802818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    21,873 miles
    Test number
    612852450007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,873 miles (+6,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,873 miles
    Test number
    573548596705
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass15,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    15,271 miles
    Test number
    405238413798
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel some travel on handbrake (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail15,271 miles (+6,746)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,271 miles
    Test number
    331921342945
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel some travel on handbrake (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass8,525 miles (+2,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    8,525 miles
    Test number
    611115254435
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting inspection of some underside components.

  17. Pass5,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    5,896 miles
    Test number
    118777204317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 MHU

Does LC61 MHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MHU is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MHU?
The MOT on LC61 MHU is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 MHU done?
LC61 MHU was recorded at 63,031 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,785 miles a year.
Has LC61 MHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MHU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 MHU 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 MHU find?
LC61 MHU passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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