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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LC61 PNUMOT history

LC61 PNU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LC61 PNU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,515 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 PNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 PNU was last recorded at 119,515 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,196 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,319 miles
Average per year
7,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,515 miles
  • 2025 – 116,196 miles
  • 2024 – 115,990 miles
  • 2023 – 102,489 miles
  • 2022 – 76,176 miles
  • 2021 – 70,821 miles
  • 2020 – 62,694 miles
  • 2019 – 54,759 miles
  • 2017 – 49,884 miles
  • 2016 – 37,969 miles
  • 2014 – 27,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,515 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear back box (exhaust) rotten, not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear light lens cracked, also replaced sidelight bulb.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,515 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,515 miles
    Test number
    746245614548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,196 miles
    Test number
    873056146424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back box (exhaust) rotten, not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked, also replaced sidelight bulb.

  3. Fail116,196 miles (+206)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,196 miles
    Test number
    903773517587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture swelling, marked yellow (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting all around inside edge of tread. 185/60/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back box (exhaust) rotten, not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked, also replaced sidelight bulb.

  4. Pass115,990 miles (+13,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,990 miles
    Test number
    156288088770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,489 miles
    Test number
    293326406584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,489 miles (+17,528)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,489 miles
    Test number
    743802459273
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on dashboard

  7. Pass84,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,961 miles
    Test number
    520121518830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,959 miles (+8,783)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,959 miles
    Test number
    793324933708
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass76,176 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,176 miles
    Test number
    363867799976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,821 miles (+8,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    280645312311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,694 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    62,694 miles
    Test number
    615461280436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,663 miles (+7,904)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,663 miles
    Test number
    820961116774
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perishing / cracking and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Pass54,759 miles (+4,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,759 miles
    Test number
    421307917330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass49,884 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,884 miles
    Test number
    573719937249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,882 miles (+6,494)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,882 miles
    Test number
    777347852088
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass43,388 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    432060878475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,969 miles
    Test number
    715205670090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY URGENT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail37,969 miles (+10,526)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,969 miles
    Test number
    220516862237
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY URGENT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass27,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,443 miles
    Test number
    409192554366
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC61 PNU

Does LC61 PNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 PNU is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 PNU?
The MOT on LC61 PNU is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 PNU done?
LC61 PNU was recorded at 119,515 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,812 miles a year.
Has LC61 PNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 PNU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 PNU 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 PNU find?
LC61 PNU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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