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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LL61 EBMMOT history

LL61 EBM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 59,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LL61 EBM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,788 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 EBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 EBM was last recorded at 59,788 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,218 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,570 miles
Average per year
2,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,788 miles
  • 2025 – 58,218 miles
  • 2024 – 57,179 miles
  • 2023 – 55,572 miles
  • 2022 – 53,754 miles
  • 2021 – 52,833 miles
  • 2020 – 50,941 miles
  • 2019 – 49,268 miles
  • 2018 – 47,661 miles
  • 2017 – 46,421 miles
  • 2016 – 44,128 miles
  • 2015 – 40,291 miles
  • 2014 – 30,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,788 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,788 miles (+1,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    480058766251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,218 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    724190986974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    509830142839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,179 miles (+1,607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    956496457274
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass55,572 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,572 miles
    Test number
    983395140420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,754 miles (+14)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,754 miles
    Test number
    142907782660
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  7. Fail53,740 miles (+907)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    114284238014
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,833 miles
    Test number
    180063386942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,833 miles (+1,892)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,833 miles
    Test number
    750347315337
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  10. Pass50,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    258986581716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,941 miles (+1,673)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    436989432659
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisorySmoke coming from oil cap

  12. Pass49,268 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,268 miles
    Test number
    152542234169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    773543903595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,661 miles (+1,240)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    176825060896
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and o/s/f tyres splitting in tread area

  15. Pass46,421 miles (+2,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,421 miles
    Test number
    112555860432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking in tread area

  16. Pass44,128 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,128 miles
    Test number
    689143119327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,291 miles (+10,270)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,291 miles
    Test number
    346159180872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,021 miles
    Test number
    406860734437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 EBM

Does LL61 EBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 EBM is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 EBM?
The MOT on LL61 EBM is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 EBM done?
LL61 EBM was recorded at 59,788 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,510 miles a year.
Has LL61 EBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 EBM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL61 EBM 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 EBM find?
LL61 EBM passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint.

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