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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 RXKMOT history

LC61 RXK is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LC61 RXK white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,478 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RXK was last recorded at 130,478 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 9,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,666 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,812 miles
Average per year
9,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,478 miles
  • 2025 – 120,666 miles
  • 2024 – 103,301 miles
  • 2023 – 86,761 miles
  • 2022 – 72,296 miles
  • 2021 – 64,551 miles
  • 2020 – 59,351 miles
  • 2019 – 51,371 miles
  • 2018 – 44,152 miles
  • 2017 – 39,514 miles
  • 2016 – 34,261 miles
  • 2015 – 25,747 miles
  • 2014 – 18,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,478 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Outer sills corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Main tread grooves close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cluster lens damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,478 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,478 miles
    Test number
    363107167316
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Main tread grooves close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cluster lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail130,478 miles (+9,812)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,478 miles
    Test number
    236119757508
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking at flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Main tread grooves close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cluster lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass120,666 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,666 miles
    Test number
    232132280584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Difficult to judge true depth of inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cluster lens damaged. No white light exposed to rear of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail120,666 miles (+17,365)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,666 miles
    Test number
    218009237299
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Difficult to judge true depth of inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cluster lens damaged. No white light exposed to rear of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass103,301 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,301 miles
    Test number
    631390189570
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail103,300 miles (+16,539)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    387305724933
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  7. Pass86,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    591620137354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,761 miles (+14,465)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    395891907836
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,296 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,296 miles
    Test number
    750167371935
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail72,295 miles (+7,744)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    296479278714
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass64,551 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    797403286840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on park brake lever

  12. Fail64,551 miles (+5,200)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    117258794736
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on park brake lever

  13. Pass59,351 miles (+7,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,351 miles
    Test number
    993328563655
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  14. Pass51,371 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,371 miles
    Test number
    805367393086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,152 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,152 miles
    Test number
    976161524704
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  16. Fail44,150 miles (+4,636)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    906167261972
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass39,514 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,514 miles
    Test number
    186873622917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,261 miles (+8,514)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,261 miles
    Test number
    809299803451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,747 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,747 miles
    Test number
    380793316150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,092 miles
    Test number
    816812834351
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC61 RXK

Does LC61 RXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RXK is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RXK?
The MOT on LC61 RXK is valid until 28 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 RXK done?
LC61 RXK was recorded at 130,478 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,463 miles a year.
Has LC61 RXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RXK has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 RXK 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 RXK find?
LC61 RXK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s; n/s & o/s outer sills corroded, and 7 more.

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