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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 YDXMOT history

LC61 YDX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LC61 YDX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,460 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YDX was last recorded at 103,460 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 2,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,537 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,923 miles
Average per year
5,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,460 miles
  • 2025 – 100,537 miles
  • 2024 – 96,596 miles
  • 2023 – 92,662 miles
  • 2022 – 88,151 miles
  • 2021 – 79,934 miles
  • 2020 – 71,478 miles
  • 2019 – 61,303 miles
  • 2018 – 53,444 miles
  • 2017 – 50,614 miles
  • 2016 – 45,273 miles
  • 2015 – 41,192 miles
  • 2014 – 36,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,460 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,460 miles (+2,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,460 miles
    Test number
    267854135261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass100,537 miles (+3,941)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,537 miles
    Test number
    488694552876
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass96,596 miles (+3,934)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    980064386091
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass92,662 miles (+4,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,662 miles
    Test number
    225150854941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass88,151 miles (+8,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,151 miles
    Test number
    309254388712
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  6. Pass79,934 miles (+8,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    544824953374
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  7. Pass71,478 miles (+10,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,478 miles
    Test number
    841053432770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
  8. Pass61,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    911786043500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail61,303 miles (+7,859)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    455328930180
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass53,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,444 miles
    Test number
    742548990691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,444 miles (+2,830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,444 miles
    Test number
    413156056612
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass50,614 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,614 miles
    Test number
    262147686310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,273 miles (+4,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,273 miles
    Test number
    727677838054
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass41,192 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    287390095436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    569565304377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,259 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    875115904350
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LC61 YDX

Does LC61 YDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YDX is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YDX?
The MOT on LC61 YDX is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 YDX done?
LC61 YDX was recorded at 103,460 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
Has LC61 YDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YDX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LC61 YDX 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 YDX find?
LC61 YDX passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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