
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
LE61 BOWMOT history
LE61 BOW is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 97,558 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE61 BOW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE61 BOW was last recorded at 97,558 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,538 miles · 23 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 7,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 97,558 miles
- 2023 – 92,770 miles
- 2022 – 76,568 miles
- 2021 – 70,197 miles
- 2020 – 64,770 miles
- 2019 – 58,392 miles
- 2018 – 54,802 miles
- 2017 – 46,937 miles
- 2016 – 42,776 miles
- 2015 – 33,076 miles
- 2014 – 27,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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, 2018–2023
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of n/s front rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Hand brake lever has little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,558 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 97,558 miles
- Test number
- 265621789277
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,538 miles (+28)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,538 miles
- Test number
- 274522535416
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail97,510 miles (+4,740)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,510 miles
- Test number
- 505272031661
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,770 miles (+2,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 92,770 miles
- Test number
- 123119865480
- AdvisoryUnder side covered with underseal and trays
Pass90,171 miles (+159)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 90,171 miles
- Test number
- 634427961646
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of n/s front rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNoise on n/s rear shock absorber
- AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryParking brake poor on n/s
Fail90,012 miles (+13,444)3 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,012 miles
- Test number
- 963005338153
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From worn flexi section, and from x2 holes around front exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of n/s front rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryParking brake poor on n/s
Pass76,568 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 76,568 miles
- Test number
- 277470364480
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi/DPF section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail78,568 miles (+8,371)2 dangerous5 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,568 miles
- Test number
- 861637741287
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi/DPF section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect n/s rear wheel bearing due to brake bind
Pass70,197 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 70,197 miles
- Test number
- 443837737936
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper blades poor
Fail70,197 miles (+5,427)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,197 miles
- Test number
- 271377377859
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to snapped exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper blades poor
Pass64,770 miles (+6,378)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 64,770 miles
- Test number
- 643171237246
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,392 miles (+3,590)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 58,392 miles
- Test number
- 761585290324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,802 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 54,802 miles
- Test number
- 392766918137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail54,802 miles (+7,865)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,802 miles
- Test number
- 125736908816
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 46,937 miles
- Test number
- 723460943514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,937 miles (+4,161)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,937 miles
- Test number
- 987274662643
- FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,776 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,776 miles
- Test number
- 377666501513
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Fail42,775 miles (+9,699)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,775 miles
- Test number
- 457160546934
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Pass33,076 miles (+5,883)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 33,076 miles
- Test number
- 658356675186
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass27,193 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 27,193 miles
- Test number
- 289626594146
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished between tred
Questions about LE61 BOW
- Does LE61 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE61 BOW expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE61 BOW?
- The MOT on LE61 BOW expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE61 BOW done?
- LE61 BOW was recorded at 97,558 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 7,003 miles a year.
- Has LE61 BOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE61 BOW has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LE61 BOW 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 LE61 BOW find?
- LE61 BOW passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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