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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 VMDMOT history

LC61 VMD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LC61 VMD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,787 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VMD
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
3 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VMD was last recorded at 97,787 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 3,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,466 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,321 miles
Average per year
5,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,787 miles
  • 2024 – 94,466 miles
  • 2023 – 90,365 miles
  • 2022 – 86,569 miles
  • 2021 – 82,022 miles
  • 2020 – 77,512 miles
  • 2019 – 71,375 miles
  • 2018 – 64,905 miles
  • 2017 – 59,745 miles
  • 2016 – 53,958 miles
  • 2015 – 45,185 miles
  • 2014 – 32,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,787 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ! On inner edge (In places) and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre size 175/70 TR14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,787 miles (+3,321)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,787 miles
    Test number
    372300169184
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass94,466 miles (+4,101)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,466 miles
    Test number
    126373544164
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass90,365 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,365 miles
    Test number
    632421932666
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail90,365 miles (+3,796)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,365 miles
    Test number
    287530958339
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass86,569 miles (+4,547)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,569 miles
    Test number
    177043626176
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass82,022 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,022 miles
    Test number
    644205761517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass77,512 miles (+6,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    913049177520
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass71,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    736754724607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail71,375 miles (+6,470)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    900316046911
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass64,905 miles (+5,160)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,905 miles
    Test number
    553212680581
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass59,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    406040003375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ! On inner edge (In places) and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre size 175/70 TR14
  12. Fail59,745 miles (+5,787)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    266693258959
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ! On inner edge (In places) and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre size 175/70 TR14
  13. Pass53,958 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    290742718901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,185 miles (+12,214)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,185 miles
    Test number
    116608013255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,971 miles
    Test number
    246771634338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VMD

Does LC61 VMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VMD is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VMD?
The MOT on LC61 VMD is valid until 18 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 VMD done?
LC61 VMD was recorded at 97,787 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,885 miles a year.
Has LC61 VMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VMD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 VMD 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 VMD find?
LC61 VMD passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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