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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 POJMOT history

LC61 POJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LC61 POJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
91,535 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 POJ
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
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 POJ was last recorded at 91,535 miles on 20 May 2026, 7,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2022: 39,978 miles, lower than 53,618 miles on 14 May 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,269 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,266 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,535 miles
  • 2025 – 84,269 miles
  • 2024 – 74,752 miles
  • 2023 – 65,821 miles
  • 2022 – 39,978 miles
  • 2021 – 53,618 miles
  • 2020 – 52,658 miles
  • 2019 – 50,535 miles
  • 2018 – 47,186 miles
  • 2017 – 46,272 miles
  • 2016 – 37,178 miles
  • 2014 – 32,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,535 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryMinor gearbox leak drive shaft

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all around

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,535 miles (+7,266)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    433941164096
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor gearbox leak drive shaft

  2. Pass84,269 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    84,269 miles
    Test number
    933181082968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail84,269 miles (+9,517)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,269 miles
    Test number
    625898174275
    • MajorCentral Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 88 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks al around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides very slightly. (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass74,752 miles (+8,931)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,752 miles
    Test number
    563572554170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage and cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high.
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass65,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    711367387982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear

  6. Fail65,821 miles (+25,843)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    133946496131
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear

  7. Pass39,978 miles (-13,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,978 miles
    Test number
    559067080743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass53,618 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    53,618 miles
    Test number
    869100240990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    52,658 miles
    Test number
    356234530612
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail52,658 miles (+2,123)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,658 miles
    Test number
    195329177910
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,535 miles (+3,349)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,535 miles
    Test number
    641985436512
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass47,186 miles (+914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,186 miles
    Test number
    692074009614
    • Advisory(tpms light on)

  13. Pass46,272 miles (+9,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,272 miles
    Test number
    220686473545
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass37,178 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,178 miles
    Test number
    241224581733
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  15. Fail32,590 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,590 miles
    Test number
    427793264352
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass32,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,590 miles
    Test number
    946713964302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 POJ

Does LC61 POJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 POJ is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 POJ?
The MOT on LC61 POJ is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 POJ done?
LC61 POJ was recorded at 91,535 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has LC61 POJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 POJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 POJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 POJ find?
LC61 POJ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.

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