
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass91,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 91,745 miles
- Test number
- 323144983379
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass76,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 76,957 miles
- Test number
- 452702600060
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass62,263 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 62,263 miles
- Test number
- 926106567109
- AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.
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.
Pass39,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 39,347 miles
- Test number
- 366811425088
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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