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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 YEFMOT history

LC61 YEF is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 69,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LC61 YEF white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,504 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YEF was last recorded at 69,504 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 2,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,926 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,578 miles
Average per year
3,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,504 miles
  • 2025 – 66,926 miles
  • 2024 – 64,521 miles
  • 2023 – 62,316 miles
  • 2022 – 59,593 miles
  • 2020 – 57,638 miles
  • 2019 – 56,435 miles
  • 2018 – 51,851 miles
  • 2017 – 47,564 miles
  • 2016 – 42,428 miles
  • 2015 – 36,390 miles
  • 2014 – 31,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,504 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,504 miles (+2,578)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    281527320024
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass66,926 miles (+2,405)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,926 miles
    Test number
    791813717743
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass64,521 miles (+2,205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    987117793965
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass62,316 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,316 miles
    Test number
    620490634316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,593 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,593 miles
    Test number
    322652706081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,638 miles
    Test number
    236593653927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,633 miles (+1,198)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    361101721024
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass56,435 miles (+4,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,435 miles
    Test number
    454898512109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass51,851 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,851 miles
    Test number
    665116521104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,564 miles (+5,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    387190216456
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres both sides edge worn cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass42,428 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    213353979271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,421 miles (+6,031)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,421 miles
    Test number
    980775061733
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass36,390 miles (+5,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,390 miles
    Test number
    333111779418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass31,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,250 miles
    Test number
    297922654385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 YEF

Does LC61 YEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YEF is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YEF?
The MOT on LC61 YEF is valid until 11 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 YEF done?
LC61 YEF was recorded at 69,504 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 3,458 miles a year.
Has LC61 YEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YEF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LC61 YEF 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 YEF find?
LC61 YEF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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