Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
LC61 MLXMOT history
LC61 MLX is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,985 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 122,985 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,350 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 MLX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 MLX was last recorded at 122,985 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Feb 2026: 122,985 miles, lower than 122,992 miles on 11 Apr 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,985 miles · 23 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,350 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,985 miles
- 2025 – 122,992 miles
- 2024 – 114,475 miles
- 2023 – 96,609 miles
- 2022 – 82,034 miles
- 2020 – 69,171 miles
- 2019 – 67,370 miles
- 2018 – 61,444 miles
- 2017 – 42,756 miles
- 2016 – 27,178 miles
- 2015 – 17,974 miles
- 2014 – 17,974 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,985 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Reversing lamp inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 122,985 miles
- Test number
- 755603129385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,985 miles (-7)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,985 miles
- Test number
- 580632776662
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail122,992 miles (+8,517)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,992 miles
- Test number
- 149191409253
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass114,475 miles (+17,866)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 114,475 miles
- Test number
- 777508733225
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,609 miles (+14,575)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 96,609 miles
- Test number
- 460783691433
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHand brake lever loose
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass82,034 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 82,034 miles
- Test number
- 392920124408
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,034 miles (+12,863)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,034 miles
- Test number
- 803552192658
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 69,171 miles
- Test number
- 481009810694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,171 miles (+1,471)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,171 miles
- Test number
- 182458647805
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,700 miles (+330)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 67,700 miles
- Test number
- 115998222562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,370 miles (+5,926)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 67,370 miles
- Test number
- 404510752275
- AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms inner rear bushes perished
Pass61,444 miles (+18,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 61,444 miles
- Test number
- 824188380020
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass42,756 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 42,756 miles
- Test number
- 907959343780
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished
Fail42,756 miles (+15,578)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,756 miles
- Test number
- 937749533592
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished
Pass27,178 miles (+9,204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 27,178 miles
- Test number
- 285797150358
- 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)
Pass17,974 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 17,974 miles
- Test number
- 218248905049
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail17,974 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,974 miles
- Test number
- 885524464372
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LC61 MLX
- Does LC61 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MLX is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 MLX?
- The MOT on LC61 MLX is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 MLX done?
- LC61 MLX was recorded at 122,985 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 9,350 miles a year.
- Has LC61 MLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 MLX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC61 MLX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LC61 MLX find?
- LC61 MLX passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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