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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 VLWMOT history

LC61 VLW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 56,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LC61 VLW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,112 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VLW was last recorded at 56,112 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,106 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,006 miles
Average per year
4,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,112 miles
  • 2024 – 52,106 miles
  • 2023 – 46,837 miles
  • 2022 – 41,938 miles
  • 2021 – 36,525 miles
  • 2020 – 30,296 miles
  • 2019 – 25,332 miles
  • 2018 – 20,456 miles
  • 2017 – 15,581 miles
  • 2016 – 12,135 miles
  • 2015 – 8,993 miles
  • 2014 – 6,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,112 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear light has condensation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,112 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    626295913281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,106 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,106 miles
    Test number
    671317739653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,837 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    46,837 miles
    Test number
    881597601463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,938 miles
    Test number
    248312432663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail41,938 miles (+5,413)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,938 miles
    Test number
    781929777689
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass36,525 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    36,525 miles
    Test number
    416257035878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light has condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light intensity reduced

  7. Fail36,525 miles (+6,229)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,525 miles
    Test number
    687484239814
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light has condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light intensity reduced

  8. Pass30,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    30,296 miles
    Test number
    827552741463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light has condensation

  9. Fail30,293 miles (+4,961)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,293 miles
    Test number
    966235675188
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light has condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass25,332 miles (+4,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,332 miles
    Test number
    483808080971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass20,456 miles (+4,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    20,456 miles
    Test number
    682736453206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  12. Pass15,581 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    15,581 miles
    Test number
    563705927068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    12,135 miles
    Test number
    869350724798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail12,135 miles (+3,142)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,135 miles
    Test number
    876405255583
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass8,993 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    8,993 miles
    Test number
    208357495054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    6,241 miles
    Test number
    807779224352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VLW

Does LC61 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VLW is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VLW?
The MOT on LC61 VLW is valid until 13 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 VLW done?
LC61 VLW was recorded at 56,112 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,519 miles a year.
Has LC61 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VLW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 VLW 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 VLW find?
LC61 VLW passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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