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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LC61 YDZMOT history

LC61 YDZ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

LC61 YDZ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
136,943 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YDZ was last recorded at 136,943 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 19,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,638 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
19,305 miles
Average per year
12,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,943 miles
  • 2024 – 117,638 miles
  • 2023 – 100,251 miles
  • 2022 – 93,402 miles
  • 2021 – 82,015 miles
  • 2020 – 74,676 miles
  • 2019 – 60,342 miles
  • 2018 – 49,624 miles
  • 2017 – 37,701 miles
  • 2016 – 26,567 miles
  • 2015 – 16,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,943 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper slightly damaged/cracking
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box slightly corroded

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,943 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,943 miles
    Test number
    227835228148
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper slightly damaged/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box slightly corroded

  2. Fail136,943 miles (+19,305)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,943 miles
    Test number
    703868093341
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper slightly damaged/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box slightly corroded

  3. Pass117,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,638 miles
    Test number
    618304884051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,638 miles (+17,387)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,638 miles
    Test number
    198360421178
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,251 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    289853329454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,402 miles (+11,387)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,402 miles
    Test number
    701554734563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    763230263264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail82,015 miles (+7,339)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    843992393778
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,676 miles (+14,334)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,676 miles
    Test number
    638316121010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,342 miles (+10,718)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,342 miles
    Test number
    500739092610
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,624 miles (+11,923)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,624 miles
    Test number
    278595968650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,701 miles (+11,134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,701 miles
    Test number
    724275015674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,567 miles (+10,256)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    26,567 miles
    Test number
    621098678614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,311 miles
    Test number
    456727625046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 YDZ

Does LC61 YDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 YDZ expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YDZ?
The MOT on LC61 YDZ expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 YDZ done?
LC61 YDZ was recorded at 136,943 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 12,081 miles a year.
Has LC61 YDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YDZ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 YDZ 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 YDZ find?
LC61 YDZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear bumper slightly damaged/cracking, and 2 more.

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