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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LL61 BYAMOT history

LL61 BYA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 58,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LL61 BYA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,280 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 BYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 BYA was last recorded at 58,280 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,239 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
4,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,280 miles
  • 2025 – 54,639 miles
  • 2024 – 51,482 miles
  • 2023 – 45,476 miles
  • 2022 – 39,876 miles
  • 2021 – 33,993 miles
  • 2020 – 29,926 miles
  • 2019 – 26,614 miles
  • 2018 – 23,120 miles
  • 2017 – 20,129 miles
  • 2016 – 16,954 miles
  • 2014 – 12,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,280 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,280 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    452810281926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,239 miles (+3,600)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,239 miles
    Test number
    586232212647
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass54,639 miles (+3,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,639 miles
    Test number
    193008095742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass51,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    725671968845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail51,481 miles (+6,005)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    464677899556
    • MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass45,476 miles (+5,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,476 miles
    Test number
    488275407368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass39,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,876 miles
    Test number
    832310504826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,876 miles (+5,883)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,876 miles
    Test number
    960959633899
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass33,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    111770163281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail33,993 miles (+4,067)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    979429755795
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass29,926 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,926 miles
    Test number
    303967868053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,614 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,614 miles
    Test number
    439563396686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,120 miles
    Test number
    628099458395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre + sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail23,120 miles (+2,991)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,120 miles
    Test number
    842788413465
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre + sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass20,129 miles (+3,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,129 miles
    Test number
    507411876470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass16,954 miles (+4,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,954 miles
    Test number
    206821570304
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass12,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    12,376 miles
    Test number
    847372204340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 BYA

Does LL61 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 BYA is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 BYA?
The MOT on LL61 BYA is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 BYA done?
LL61 BYA was recorded at 58,280 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,096 miles a year.
Has LL61 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 BYA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 BYA 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 LL61 BYA find?
LL61 BYA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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