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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 YZYMOT history

LC61 YZY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 50,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LC61 YZY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
50,344 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YZY was last recorded at 50,344 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,342 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,344 miles
  • 2024 – 47,429 miles
  • 2023 – 44,820 miles
  • 2022 – 35,129 miles
  • 2021 – 30,715 miles
  • 2020 – 28,172 miles
  • 2019 – 18,309 miles
  • 2018 – 17,123 miles
  • 2017 – 15,866 miles
  • 2016 – 13,593 miles
  • 2015 – 10,918 miles
  • 2014 – 8,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,344 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,344 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    390690630390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail50,342 miles (+2,913)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    680901748427
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner/undertray loose/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    47,429 miles
    Test number
    576244881382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,425 miles (+2,605)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,425 miles
    Test number
    572487421080
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced door mirror mounted (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside intermittent (slight flicker)fault evident nearside repeater lamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,820 miles (+9,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    44,820 miles
    Test number
    516356655659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight noise evident front suspension area

  6. Pass35,129 miles (+4,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    35,129 miles
    Test number
    686873466927
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass30,715 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    30,715 miles
    Test number
    421049799571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,940 miles (+1,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,940 miles
    Test number
    533042561106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass28,172 miles (+9,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    28,172 miles
    Test number
    696323518652
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass18,309 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,309 miles
    Test number
    431672387452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,123 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    17,123 miles
    Test number
    169892572179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,866 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    15,866 miles
    Test number
    904728991335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,593 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    13,593 miles
    Test number
    964988978925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,918 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    10,918 miles
    Test number
    243447176075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    8,099 miles
    Test number
    356271034360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 YZY

Does LC61 YZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YZY is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YZY?
The MOT on LC61 YZY is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 YZY done?
LC61 YZY was recorded at 50,344 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,829 miles a year.
Has LC61 YZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YZY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 YZY 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 YZY find?
LC61 YZY passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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