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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LC61 MPFMOT history

LC61 MPF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LC61 MPF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,903 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MPF
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
22 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MPF was last recorded at 125,903 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 7,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,153 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,750 miles
Average per year
8,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,903 miles
  • 2025 – 118,153 miles
  • 2024 – 107,801 miles
  • 2023 – 94,699 miles
  • 2022 – 82,406 miles
  • 2021 – 75,711 miles
  • 2020 – 66,380 miles
  • 2019 – 49,558 miles
  • 2018 – 45,374 miles
  • 2017 – 38,681 miles
  • 2016 – 32,104 miles
  • 2015 – 26,026 miles
  • 2014 – 20,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust box Corroded,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,903 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,903 miles
    Test number
    401583224504
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail125,903 miles (+7,750)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,903 miles
    Test number
    573246200232
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass118,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,153 miles
    Test number
    492229664185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box Corroded,
  4. Fail118,152 miles (+10,351)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,152 miles
    Test number
    150937823288
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box Corroded,
  5. Pass107,801 miles (+13,102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,801 miles
    Test number
    323980318812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box Corroded,
  6. Pass94,699 miles (+12,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,699 miles
    Test number
    352007192403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Rear . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass82,406 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    941732268411
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail82,406 miles (+6,695)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    856138774795
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass75,711 miles (+9,331)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,711 miles
    Test number
    275509232126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,380 miles (+16,822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,380 miles
    Test number
    979830503741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    780225095075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,558 miles (+4,184)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    239750804123
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  13. Pass45,374 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,374 miles
    Test number
    560328873264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    735970401657
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and tray obstruction under side of components
  15. Fail38,681 miles (+6,577)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    891807682847
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the tread at edge mark with yellow chalk/185/60 R 15 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on tread and side wall perished
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and tray obstruction under side of components
  16. Pass32,104 miles (+6,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,104 miles
    Test number
    848649808447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened got lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads worn around 75%
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and tray obstructing underside of components
  17. Pass26,026 miles (+5,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,026 miles
    Test number
    642038133556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass20,235 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,235 miles
    Test number
    848942104376
    • NoteExhaust emissions too low to test

Questions about LC61 MPF

Does LC61 MPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MPF is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MPF?
The MOT on LC61 MPF is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 MPF done?
LC61 MPF was recorded at 125,903 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 8,974 miles a year.
Has LC61 MPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MPF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 MPF 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 MPF find?
LC61 MPF passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 2 more.

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