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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LC61 ZWUMOT history

LC61 ZWU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LC61 ZWU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,465 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZWU was last recorded at 89,465 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 20,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,234 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
20,231 miles
Average per year
6,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,465 miles
  • 2025 – 69,234 miles
  • 2024 – 53,481 miles
  • 2023 – 49,135 miles
  • 2022 – 32,863 miles
  • 2021 – 22,840 miles
  • 2020 – 21,663 miles
  • 2019 – 20,978 miles
  • 2018 – 19,775 miles
  • 2017 – 17,919 miles
  • 2016 – 15,456 miles
  • 2015 – 13,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,465 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both sides rear tyres are perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,465 miles (+20,231)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,465 miles
    Test number
    720907213371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,234 miles (+10)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    129881128587
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail69,224 miles (+11,020)1 dangerous2 major4 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    395089408679
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,204 miles
    Test number
    722918076484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,204 miles (+4,723)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,204 miles
    Test number
    349735530647
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,481 miles (+4,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,481 miles
    Test number
    323917846328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,135 miles (+16,272)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    711045922568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,863 miles (+10,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    32,863 miles
    Test number
    652554538685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass22,840 miles (+1,177)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,840 miles
    Test number
    265304789668
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass21,663 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,663 miles
    Test number
    255318305815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,978 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,978 miles
    Test number
    114172230920
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres are perished

  12. Fail20,964 miles (+1,189)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,964 miles
    Test number
    669312114061
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres are perished

  13. Pass19,775 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,775 miles
    Test number
    542631839054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,919 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    17,919 miles
    Test number
    666426630661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,456 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,456 miles
    Test number
    507932311759
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

  16. Pass13,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    13,071 miles
    Test number
    508820225013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZWU

Does LC61 ZWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZWU is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZWU?
The MOT on LC61 ZWU is valid until 30 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 ZWU done?
LC61 ZWU was recorded at 89,465 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,533 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZWU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZWU 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 ZWU find?
LC61 ZWU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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