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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 RXTMOT history

LC61 RXT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LC61 RXT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,116 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RXT was last recorded at 104,116 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 6,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,675 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,441 miles
Average per year
6,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,116 miles
  • 2024 – 97,675 miles
  • 2023 – 92,203 miles
  • 2022 – 86,457 miles
  • 2021 – 81,140 miles
  • 2020 – 67,329 miles
  • 2019 – 48,832 miles
  • 2018 – 41,642 miles
  • 2017 – 36,512 miles
  • 2016 – 33,955 miles
  • 2015 – 31,998 miles
  • 2014 – 27,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,116 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,116 miles (+6,441)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,116 miles
    Test number
    943720698981
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass97,675 miles (+5,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    433533490640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly low. front wiper blades slightly worn.
  3. Pass92,203 miles (+5,746)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,203 miles
    Test number
    430516317093
    • 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 headlamp slightly loose. offside headlamp aim slightly low.
  4. Pass86,457 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,457 miles
    Test number
    396937653269
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly loose.
  5. Fail86,457 miles (+5,317)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,457 miles
    Test number
    178949961857
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  6. Pass81,140 miles (+13,811)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,140 miles
    Test number
    150957493795
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box shield corroded
  7. Pass67,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,329 miles
    Test number
    382900812814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail67,328 miles (+18,496)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,328 miles
    Test number
    225338770858
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass48,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    133647685597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail48,832 miles (+19)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    909906893962
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail48,813 miles (+7,171)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,813 miles
    Test number
    813291649250
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Pass41,642 miles (+5,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    507250661080
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  13. Pass36,512 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,512 miles
    Test number
    637926696109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,955 miles (+1,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    523764317741
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
  15. Pass31,998 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,998 miles
    Test number
    872842129416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,499 miles
    Test number
    229489964212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 RXT

Does LC61 RXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RXT is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RXT?
The MOT on LC61 RXT is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 RXT done?
LC61 RXT was recorded at 104,116 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,641 miles a year.
Has LC61 RXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RXT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 RXT 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 RXT find?
LC61 RXT passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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