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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 YDVMOT history

LC61 YDV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 66,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LC61 YDV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,920 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YDV
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
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YDV was last recorded at 66,920 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,309 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
611 miles
Average per year
5,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,920 miles
  • 2025 – 66,309 miles
  • 2024 – 65,236 miles
  • 2023 – 64,081 miles
  • 2022 – 63,112 miles
  • 2020 – 62,429 miles
  • 2019 – 45,631 miles
  • 2018 – 31,682 miles
  • 2017 – 16,417 miles
  • 2016 – 14,669 miles
  • 2014 – 10,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,920 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,920 miles (+611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    644709963842
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass66,309 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,309 miles
    Test number
    972378886682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,236 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,236 miles
    Test number
    312011294588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,081 miles (+969)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,081 miles
    Test number
    795555708926
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass63,112 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    841431745052
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail63,112 miles (+683)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    988697440034
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass62,429 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    345711825646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,493 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,493 miles
    Test number
    668145447896
    • AdvisoryClutch worn/slipping
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail60,493 miles (+14,862)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,493 miles
    Test number
    598808872175
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch worn/slipping
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass45,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,631 miles
    Test number
    676646391170
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail45,631 miles (+13,949)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,631 miles
    Test number
    327665183735
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass31,682 miles (+15,265)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,682 miles
    Test number
    324322471606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,417 miles (+1,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,417 miles
    Test number
    543415043034
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  14. Pass14,669 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,669 miles
    Test number
    310952001326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    10,895 miles
    Test number
    106615364381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 YDV

Does LC61 YDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YDV is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YDV?
The MOT on LC61 YDV is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 YDV done?
LC61 YDV was recorded at 66,920 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,058 miles a year.
Has LC61 YDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YDV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 YDV 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 YDV find?
LC61 YDV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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