Volkswagen Polo
Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
LC61 PLUMOT history
LC61 PLU is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,597 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 137,597 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 PLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 PLU was last recorded at 137,597 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 11,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,298 miles · 30 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,299 miles
- Average per year
- 8,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,597 miles
- 2024 – 126,298 miles
- 2023 – 125,825 miles
- 2022 – 121,269 miles
- 2021 – 115,447 miles
- 2020 – 107,958 miles
- 2019 – 96,017 miles
- 2018 – 85,437 miles
- 2017 – 75,912 miles
- 2016 – 64,718 miles
- 2015 – 52,372 miles
- 2014 – 51,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,597 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Undertray not fully secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,597 miles (+11,299)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 137,597 miles
- Test number
- 617058748422
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,298 miles (+473)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 126,298 miles
- Test number
- 756101924267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,825 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 125,825 miles
- Test number
- 164258103673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,824 miles (+4,555)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,824 miles
- Test number
- 906859715602
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,269 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 121,269 miles
- Test number
- 428007051216
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail121,266 miles (+107)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,266 miles
- Test number
- 850353740474
- MajorFront Fuel pipe union leaking t pice (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering arm deformed play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering arm deformed play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail121,159 miles (+5,712)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,159 miles
- Test number
- 531506499994
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,447 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 115,447 miles
- Test number
- 626709894676
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Fail115,447 miles (+7,489)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,447 miles
- Test number
- 287128478052
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass107,958 miles (+11,941)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 107,958 miles
- Test number
- 417295485678
- Advisory215/45/16 86h
- AdvisoryBoth front drop link rubbers perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn uneven
- AdvisoryNear side front shock damp
- AdvisoryOff side door mirror in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
- AdvisorySlight play in both front inner tie rod ends
Pass96,017 miles (+10,580)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 96,017 miles
- Test number
- 364742774156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,437 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 85,437 miles
- Test number
- 650176960828
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,437 miles (+9,525)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,437 miles
- Test number
- 651998860994
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,912 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 75,912 miles
- Test number
- 244326299638
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn and corrodeing
- AdvisoryNearside windscreen scratched from damaged wiper blade
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror damaged
- AdvisoryStrong advisory that the nearside front brake pads are wearing thin
Fail75,912 miles (+11,194)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,912 miles
- Test number
- 742239634693
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp bottom mounting damaged (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn and corrodeing
- AdvisoryNearside windscreen scratched from damaged wiper blade
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror damaged
- AdvisoryStrong advisory that the nearside front brake pads are wearing thin
Pass64,718 miles (+12,346)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 64,718 miles
- Test number
- 855944110119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,372 miles (+515)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 52,372 miles
- Test number
- 388285605032
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 51,857 miles
- Test number
- 637027014325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,857 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,857 miles
- Test number
- 767487914320
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Questions about LC61 PLU
- Does LC61 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC61 PLU expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 PLU?
- The MOT on LC61 PLU expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC61 PLU done?
- LC61 PLU was recorded at 137,597 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 8,207 miles a year.
- Has LC61 PLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 PLU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC61 PLU 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 PLU find?
- LC61 PLU passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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