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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LC61 YFFMOT history

LC61 YFF is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

LC61 YFF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2024
Mileage
119,781 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YFF was last recorded at 119,781 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 5,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,510 miles · 23 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,271 miles
Average per year
8,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,781 miles
  • 2022 – 114,510 miles
  • 2021 – 109,348 miles
  • 2020 – 104,918 miles
  • 2019 – 97,872 miles
  • 2018 – 91,745 miles
  • 2017 – 76,957 miles
  • 2016 – 62,263 miles
  • 2015 – 39,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,781 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,781 miles (+5,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,781 miles
    Test number
    392571701373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass114,510 miles (+5,162)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    617864680262
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,348 miles (+4,430)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,348 miles
    Test number
    157137232373
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass104,918 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,918 miles
    Test number
    248974511173
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail104,912 miles (+7,040)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    293021436192
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass97,872 miles (+6,127)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,872 miles
    Test number
    923904403538
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass91,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    323144983379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,745 miles (+14,788)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    780691664315
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  9. Pass76,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,957 miles
    Test number
    452702600060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,956 miles (+14,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,956 miles
    Test number
    486026233563
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  11. Pass62,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,263 miles
    Test number
    926106567109
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.
  12. Fail62,257 miles (+22,910)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,257 miles
    Test number
    557771476968
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.
  13. Pass39,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,347 miles
    Test number
    366811425088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,347 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,347 miles
    Test number
    566200415054
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LC61 YFF

Does LC61 YFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 YFF expired on 29 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YFF?
The MOT on LC61 YFF expired on 29 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 YFF done?
LC61 YFF was recorded at 119,781 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 8,993 miles a year.
Has LC61 YFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YFF has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LC61 YFF 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 YFF find?
LC61 YFF passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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