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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LD61 XJJMOT history

LD61 XJJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LD61 XJJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,985 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XJJ
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
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XJJ was last recorded at 79,985 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,982 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,985 miles
  • 2025 – 73,405 miles
  • 2024 – 69,196 miles
  • 2023 – 66,261 miles
  • 2022 – 64,900 miles
  • 2021 – 63,373 miles
  • 2020 – 59,012 miles
  • 2019 – 51,164 miles
  • 2018 – 47,072 miles
  • 2017 – 41,653 miles
  • 2016 – 37,129 miles
  • 2014 – 28,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,985 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,985 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    642499266950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorating
  2. Fail79,982 miles (+6,577)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    791088305070
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorating
  3. Pass73,405 miles (+4,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    963020575199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  4. Pass69,196 miles (+2,935)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,196 miles
    Test number
    434553225210
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass66,261 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,261 miles
    Test number
    153064638194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,238 miles (+1,338)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,238 miles
    Test number
    644897373913
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass64,900 miles (+1,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,900 miles
    Test number
    421498977582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass63,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    966830140584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail63,373 miles (+4,361)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    466070058932
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass59,012 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    587187782171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,164 miles
    Test number
    761414781548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,164 miles (+4,092)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,164 miles
    Test number
    527697053857
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass47,072 miles (+5,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,072 miles
    Test number
    308273220629
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass41,653 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,653 miles
    Test number
    186363360442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,129 miles (+8,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,129 miles
    Test number
    948399435093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCould not do full inspection of the seats and seatbelts due to items on the seats
  16. Pass28,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,869 miles
    Test number
    239978914389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XJJ

Does LD61 XJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XJJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XJJ?
The MOT on LD61 XJJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XJJ done?
LD61 XJJ was recorded at 79,985 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,348 miles a year.
Has LD61 XJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XJJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD61 XJJ 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 LD61 XJJ find?
LD61 XJJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust back box deteriorating.

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