
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LC61 ZWKMOT history
LC61 ZWK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 94,818 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 94,818 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,729 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 ZWK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 ZWK was last recorded at 94,818 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,099 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 719 miles
- Average per year
- 5,729 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,818 miles
- 2025 – 94,099 miles
- 2024 – 90,416 miles
- 2023 – 86,529 miles
- 2022 – 83,833 miles
- 2021 – 80,860 miles
- 2020 – 77,918 miles
- 2019 – 74,995 miles
- 2018 – 69,857 miles
- 2017 – 68,787 miles
- 2016 – 48,447 miles
- 2015 – 28,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill slightly damagedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,818 miles (+719)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 94,818 miles
- Test number
- 919201250472
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill slightly damaged
Pass94,099 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 94,099 miles
- Test number
- 151950018899
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill slightly damaged
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail94,097 miles (+3,681)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,097 miles
- Test number
- 793288361384
- 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))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill slightly damaged
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass90,416 miles (+3,887)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 90,416 miles
- Test number
- 367869177600
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,529 miles (+2,696)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 86,529 miles
- Test number
- 594544418738
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,833 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 83,833 miles
- Test number
- 699327949262
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sill damaged
Fail83,828 miles (+2,968)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,828 miles
- Test number
- 651495467704
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sill damaged
Pass80,860 miles (+2,942)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 80,860 miles
- Test number
- 566734853012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,918 miles (+2,923)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 77,918 miles
- Test number
- 364573973896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,995 miles (+5,138)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 74,995 miles
- Test number
- 404910303844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,857 miles (+1,070)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 69,857 miles
- Test number
- 150040082774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,787 miles (+7,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,787 miles
- Test number
- 548227090472
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing edges
Pass61,589 miles (+13,142)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 61,589 miles
- Test number
- 652032051987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,447 miles (+20,098)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 48,447 miles
- Test number
- 616553957281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 28,349 miles
- Test number
- 138739715024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC61 ZWK
- Does LC61 ZWK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZWK is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 ZWK?
- The MOT on LC61 ZWK is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 ZWK done?
- LC61 ZWK was recorded at 94,818 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
- Has LC61 ZWK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 ZWK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC61 ZWK 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 ZWK find?
- LC61 ZWK passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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