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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 VLSMOT history

LC61 VLS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LC61 VLS red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
87,465 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VLS was last recorded at 87,465 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,461 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,465 miles
  • 2024 – 82,207 miles
  • 2023 – 73,529 miles
  • 2022 – 53,699 miles
  • 2021 – 48,377 miles
  • 2020 – 42,812 miles
  • 2019 – 40,146 miles
  • 2018 – 37,269 miles
  • 2017 – 30,510 miles
  • 2016 – 23,921 miles
  • 2015 – 17,063 miles
  • 2014 – 12,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,465 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • TPS lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Park brake lever high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,465 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    87,465 miles
    Test number
    585134861799
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,461 miles (+5,254)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,461 miles
    Test number
    157551404763
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,207 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    747614396500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,529 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,529 miles
    Test number
    309840574015
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryTPS lamp on

  5. Fail73,525 miles (+19,826)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,525 miles
    Test number
    808747332176
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top leg mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryTPS lamp on

  6. Pass53,699 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,699 miles
    Test number
    102586684710
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever high

  7. Fail53,693 miles (+5,316)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,693 miles
    Test number
    343333130494
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever high

  8. Pass48,377 miles (+5,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    447443458063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight bind from service brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass42,812 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,812 miles
    Test number
    352295761967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,146 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    181556480538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,269 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    815779898480
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail37,198 miles (+6,688)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,198 miles
    Test number
    997732300811
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass30,510 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,510 miles
    Test number
    996967315434
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

  14. Fail30,443 miles (+6,522)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,443 miles
    Test number
    992181262468
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

  15. Pass23,921 miles (+6,858)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,921 miles
    Test number
    843541703762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,063 miles
    Test number
    780549132849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and 3mm over3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail17,063 miles (+4,828)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,063 miles
    Test number
    623387913475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and 3mm over3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass12,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,235 miles
    Test number
    906516964273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VLS

Does LC61 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VLS is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VLS?
The MOT on LC61 VLS is valid until 11 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 VLS done?
LC61 VLS was recorded at 87,465 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,705 miles a year.
Has LC61 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VLS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VLS 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 VLS find?
LC61 VLS passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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