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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LD61 XRHMOT history

LD61 XRH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

LD61 XRH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,800 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XRH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XRH was last recorded at 71,800 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 4,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,346 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,454 miles
Average per year
6,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,800 miles
  • 2025 – 67,346 miles
  • 2023 – 63,997 miles
  • 2022 – 60,597 miles
  • 2021 – 55,259 miles
  • 2020 – 47,296 miles
  • 2019 – 45,367 miles
  • 2018 – 36,884 miles
  • 2017 – 24,415 miles
  • 2016 – 17,701 miles
  • 2015 – 11,783 miles
  • 2014 – 3,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,800 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Fuel filter damp.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,800 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,800 miles
    Test number
    615461273041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,346 miles (+3,349)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    829510673449
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driveshaft corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass63,997 miles (+71)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,997 miles
    Test number
    743321103475
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Fail63,926 miles (+3,329)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,926 miles
    Test number
    764177867810
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass60,597 miles (+5,338)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,597 miles
    Test number
    462243122776
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass55,259 miles (+7,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,259 miles
    Test number
    234519479491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass47,296 miles (+1,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    637016458578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass45,367 miles (+8,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,367 miles
    Test number
    699985500012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass36,884 miles (+12,469)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,884 miles
    Test number
    346134139341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,415 miles (+6,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    464869260520
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
  11. Pass17,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,701 miles
    Test number
    290569858815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail17,701 miles (+5,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,701 miles
    Test number
    903475655666
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass11,783 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    11,783 miles
    Test number
    894483459891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    3,566 miles
    Test number
    436208754278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XRH

Does LD61 XRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XRH is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XRH?
The MOT on LD61 XRH is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XRH done?
LD61 XRH was recorded at 71,800 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 6,037 miles a year.
Has LD61 XRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XRH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD61 XRH 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 XRH find?
LD61 XRH passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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