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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 PLFMOT history

LC61 PLF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LC61 PLF grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,693 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 PLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 PLF was last recorded at 158,693 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,677 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
12,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,693 miles
  • 2024 – 153,560 miles
  • 2023 – 149,808 miles
  • 2022 – 138,828 miles
  • 2021 – 127,260 miles
  • 2020 – 112,941 miles
  • 2019 – 91,745 miles
  • 2018 – 73,579 miles
  • 2017 – 54,548 miles
  • 2016 – 44,143 miles
  • 2015 – 31,044 miles
  • 2014 – 23,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,693 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,693 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,693 miles
    Test number
    716461092477
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail158,677 miles (+5,117)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,677 miles
    Test number
    800092889260
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass153,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,560 miles
    Test number
    553633646687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,560 miles (+3,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,560 miles
    Test number
    390314021308
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass149,808 miles (+10,980)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,808 miles
    Test number
    562727205929
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer door handle deteriorated but still open's and close's
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,828 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,828 miles
    Test number
    951023616731
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer door handle deteriorated still opens and closes
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges offside rear ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail138,828 miles (+11,568)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,828 miles
    Test number
    831159999932
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer door handle deteriorated still opens and closes
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges offside rear ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,260 miles (+14,319)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,260 miles
    Test number
    957193228774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,941 miles (+21,196)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,941 miles
    Test number
    282456328558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    504553939269
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail91,745 miles (+18,166)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    960226613481
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH INOP (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,579 miles (+19,031)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    879205883439
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass54,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    870242422791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,548 miles (+10,405)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    754040072162
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass44,143 miles (+13,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,143 miles
    Test number
    269708994064
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass31,044 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,044 miles
    Test number
    754917982664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,080 miles
    Test number
    497806324306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 PLF

Does LC61 PLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 PLF is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 PLF?
The MOT on LC61 PLF is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 PLF done?
LC61 PLF was recorded at 158,693 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 12,288 miles a year.
Has LC61 PLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 PLF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 PLF 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 PLF find?
LC61 PLF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front valve stem slightly damaged; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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