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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LC61 POVMOT history

LC61 POV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LC61 POV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
47,864 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 POV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 POV was last recorded at 47,864 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 4,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,757 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,107 miles
Average per year
2,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,864 miles
  • 2024 – 43,757 miles
  • 2022 – 39,564 miles
  • 2021 – 38,049 miles
  • 2020 – 36,241 miles
  • 2019 – 34,910 miles
  • 2018 – 31,617 miles
  • 2017 – 29,406 miles
  • 2016 – 26,633 miles
  • 2015 – 23,090 miles
  • 2014 – 17,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,864 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust is rusty and damaged at front flexable section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,864 miles (+4,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    776291296889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass43,757 miles (+2,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    43,757 miles
    Test number
    434474300698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty and damaged at front flexable section
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn

  3. Pass41,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    969145527938
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty and damaged at front flexable section

  4. Fail41,706 miles (+2,142)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    142717006107
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges,perished and is a 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty and damaged at front flexable section
    • AdvisoryFan belt has perished

  5. Pass39,564 miles (+1,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,564 miles
    Test number
    711461757296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass38,049 miles (+1,808)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    359211258172
    • MinorNearside Rear 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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass36,241 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,241 miles
    Test number
    115526066903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,204 miles (+1,294)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,204 miles
    Test number
    771688914782
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass34,910 miles (+3,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,910 miles
    Test number
    101437237941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass31,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    31,617 miles
    Test number
    555919441296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,617 miles (+2,211)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,617 miles
    Test number
    123427167236
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass29,406 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    270705379305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,633 miles
    Test number
    863198516489
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail26,632 miles (+3,542)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,632 miles
    Test number
    263804039667
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass23,090 miles (+5,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,090 miles
    Test number
    139704758994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight cut in side wall

  16. Pass17,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,915 miles
    Test number
    155895444342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 POV

Does LC61 POV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 POV is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 POV?
The MOT on LC61 POV is valid until 2 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 POV done?
LC61 POV was recorded at 47,864 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,728 miles a year.
Has LC61 POV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 POV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 POV 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 POV find?
LC61 POV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear outer child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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