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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LC61 ZVZMOT history

LC61 ZVZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LC61 ZVZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,192 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZVZ was last recorded at 78,192 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,688 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,504 miles
Average per year
4,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,192 miles
  • 2025 – 76,688 miles
  • 2024 – 74,913 miles
  • 2023 – 72,979 miles
  • 2022 – 70,195 miles
  • 2021 – 67,276 miles
  • 2020 – 63,899 miles
  • 2019 – 59,941 miles
  • 2018 – 54,824 miles
  • 2017 – 46,683 miles
  • 2016 – 39,464 miles
  • 2014 – 20,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,192 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    656433007266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,192 miles (+1,504)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    348324484918
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass76,688 miles (+1,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,688 miles
    Test number
    823182440099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass74,913 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,913 miles
    Test number
    634369069541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    256289470199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,979 miles (+2,784)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    956980266676
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,195 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    627080117107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,276 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    926966961451
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail67,274 miles (+3,375)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    698718054631
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,899 miles (+3,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,899 miles
    Test number
    577468686854
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement offside front suspension top mounting

  11. Pass59,941 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    271584858549
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  12. Fail59,919 miles (+5,095)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    548586638854
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  13. Pass54,824 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    333432791139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp is on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail54,824 miles (+8,141)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    867816238975
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp is on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass46,683 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    126454692661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,464 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,464 miles
    Test number
    164146399704
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose not secured in housing

  17. Fail39,460 miles (+18,602)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,460 miles
    Test number
    748790915275
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose not secured in housing

  18. Pass20,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,858 miles
    Test number
    116634164369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,822 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,822 miles
    Test number
    905044464350
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Questions about LC61 ZVZ

Does LC61 ZVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZVZ is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZVZ?
The MOT on LC61 ZVZ is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZVZ done?
LC61 ZVZ was recorded at 78,192 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,872 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZVZ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZVZ 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 ZVZ find?
LC61 ZVZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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