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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 MLOMOT history

LC61 MLO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LC61 MLO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,075 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MLO
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
28 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MLO was last recorded at 96,075 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,037 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
5,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,075 miles
  • 2025 – 92,897 miles
  • 2024 – 92,757 miles
  • 2023 – 90,703 miles
  • 2022 – 82,379 miles
  • 2021 – 72,767 miles
  • 2020 – 65,914 miles
  • 2019 – 46,714 miles
  • 2018 – 45,939 miles
  • 2017 – 39,265 miles
  • 2016 – 35,679 miles
  • 2015 – 32,858 miles
  • 2014 – 30,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,075 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,075 miles (+38)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    994173931662
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail96,037 miles (+3,140)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,037 miles
    Test number
    778088836270
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,897 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    544749720039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,757 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,757 miles
    Test number
    216373080446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,751 miles (+2,048)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    912292878246
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  6. Pass90,703 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    873276126282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid cap missing

  7. Fail90,698 miles (+8,319)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,698 miles
    Test number
    585699819415
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid cap missing

  8. Pass82,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,379 miles
    Test number
    725690663349
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail82,379 miles (+9,612)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,379 miles
    Test number
    150862897125
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,767 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    517026638084
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail72,767 miles (+6,853)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    920173895989
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass65,914 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,914 miles
    Test number
    372635027722
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer segments (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner segment(185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail65,914 miles (+19,200)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,914 miles
    Test number
    356442071204
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer segments (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner segment(185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass46,714 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    46,714 miles
    Test number
    359907844823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,713 miles (+774)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,713 miles
    Test number
    685208113660
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall cut (wilful damage) ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  16. Pass45,939 miles (+6,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,939 miles
    Test number
    895469191691
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items

  17. Pass39,265 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,265 miles
    Test number
    913944856452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,679 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,679 miles
    Test number
    483196818527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,858 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,858 miles
    Test number
    328587455180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    956628074157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,812 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    107517274150
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LC61 MLO

Does LC61 MLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MLO is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MLO?
The MOT on LC61 MLO 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 MLO done?
LC61 MLO was recorded at 96,075 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,622 miles a year.
Has LC61 MLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MLO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 MLO 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 MLO find?
LC61 MLO passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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