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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 ZBDMOT history

LC61 ZBD is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 184,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LC61 ZBD white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
184,080 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZBD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZBD was last recorded at 184,080 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,641 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,439 miles
Average per year
11,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,080 miles
  • 2025 – 179,641 miles
  • 2024 – 168,794 miles
  • 2023 – 158,982 miles
  • 2022 – 154,602 miles
  • 2020 – 145,537 miles
  • 2019 – 134,241 miles
  • 2018 – 123,538 miles
  • 2017 – 109,103 miles
  • 2016 – 92,233 miles
  • 2015 – 73,272 miles
  • 2014 – 53,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,080 miles (+4,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    184,080 miles
    Test number
    517052529873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass179,641 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,641 miles
    Test number
    931376292590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,592 miles (+10,798)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,592 miles
    Test number
    953035818475
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass168,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,794 miles
    Test number
    712183162096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Fail168,794 miles (+9,812)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,794 miles
    Test number
    615275847203
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass158,982 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    158,982 miles
    Test number
    459244646721
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
  7. Fail158,982 miles (+4,380)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,982 miles
    Test number
    293195347573
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
  8. Pass154,602 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,602 miles
    Test number
    470717093866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail154,587 miles (+9,050)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,587 miles
    Test number
    352489777880
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass145,537 miles (+11,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,537 miles
    Test number
    131371268606
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaiter starting to split
  11. Pass134,241 miles (+10,703)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,241 miles
    Test number
    643470519997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,538 miles (+14,435)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,538 miles
    Test number
    262350138273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,103 miles (+16,870)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,103 miles
    Test number
    261681278269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,233 miles (+218)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,233 miles
    Test number
    576393316942
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner steering rack joint worn/play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer side wall some cuts but no cords showing
  15. Fail92,015 miles (+18,743)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,015 miles
    Test number
    446500971013
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner steering rack joint worn/play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer side wall some cuts but no cords showing
  16. Pass73,272 miles (+19,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    158797262917
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre tred Worn Heavily On Edge
    • AdvisoryNearside steering joint slight play
  17. Pass53,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,748 miles
    Test number
    747462144355
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC61 ZBD

Does LC61 ZBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZBD is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZBD?
The MOT on LC61 ZBD is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZBD done?
LC61 ZBD was recorded at 184,080 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 11,107 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZBD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZBD 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 ZBD find?
LC61 ZBD passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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