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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LC61 YEUMOT history

LC61 YEU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 28,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LC61 YEU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
28,676 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YEU was last recorded at 28,676 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,817 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
859 miles
Average per year
1,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,676 miles
  • 2024 – 27,817 miles
  • 2023 – 27,165 miles
  • 2022 – 26,403 miles
  • 2021 – 25,142 miles
  • 2020 – 24,199 miles
  • 2019 – 23,157 miles
  • 2018 – 19,211 miles
  • 2017 – 16,402 miles
  • 2016 – 13,468 miles
  • 2015 – 10,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,676 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,676 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    28,676 miles
    Test number
    463195675217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,817 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    27,817 miles
    Test number
    565222429191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,165 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    27,165 miles
    Test number
    374189910404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    674687268855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,403 miles (+1,261)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    725702948655
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass25,142 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    25,142 miles
    Test number
    272324291826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,199 miles (+1,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,199 miles
    Test number
    656332766099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass23,157 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,157 miles
    Test number
    470596621259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,306 miles (+2,095)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    21,306 miles
    Test number
    360187162710
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass19,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,211 miles
    Test number
    431980300068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail19,211 miles (+2,809)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,211 miles
    Test number
    804373317259
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass16,402 miles (+2,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    16,402 miles
    Test number
    750109699594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass13,468 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    13,468 miles
    Test number
    309165945237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,731 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    10,731 miles
    Test number
    138206315456
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Fail10,731 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,731 miles
    Test number
    716965615091
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LC61 YEU

Does LC61 YEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YEU is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YEU?
The MOT on LC61 YEU is valid until 8 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 YEU done?
LC61 YEU was recorded at 28,676 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,646 miles a year.
Has LC61 YEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YEU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 YEU 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 YEU find?
LC61 YEU passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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