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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.

LC61 ZWK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass94,818 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass83,833 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,833 miles
    Test number
    699327949262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill damaged
  7. 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
  8. Pass80,860 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,860 miles
    Test number
    566734853012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,918 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,918 miles
    Test number
    364573973896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,995 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,995 miles
    Test number
    404910303844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,857 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    150040082774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. Pass61,589 miles (+13,142)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    652032051987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,447 miles (+20,098)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    616553957281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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