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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LL61 HBGMOT history

LL61 HBG is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LL61 HBG white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,879 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 HBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 HBG was last recorded at 122,879 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,854 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
7,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,879 miles
  • 2024 – 113,889 miles
  • 2023 – 101,499 miles
  • 2022 – 98,917 miles
  • 2021 – 90,393 miles
  • 2020 – 81,624 miles
  • 2019 – 73,604 miles
  • 2018 – 66,133 miles
  • 2017 – 61,514 miles
  • 2016 – 55,616 miles
  • 2015 – 47,692 miles
  • 2014 – 38,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,879 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,879 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,879 miles
    Test number
    277940757413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,854 miles (+8,965)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,854 miles
    Test number
    597816183361
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Drop link has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,889 miles (+131)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,889 miles
    Test number
    193247581088
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded through but has a inner sill too. does not effect overall strength (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail113,758 miles (+12,259)2 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    447749954375
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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 unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  5. Pass101,499 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,499 miles
    Test number
    105581904168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail101,473 miles (+2,556)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,473 miles
    Test number
    352939676918
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass98,917 miles (+8,524)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    463423135072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,393 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    801513657514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail90,373 miles (+8,749)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    159934519477
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass81,624 miles (+8,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,624 miles
    Test number
    508210173623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass73,604 miles (+135)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    327940449358
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Fail73,469 miles (+7,336)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    812876169303
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. Pass66,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,133 miles
    Test number
    203524440187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,133 miles (+4,619)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,133 miles
    Test number
    565249827608
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass61,514 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,514 miles
    Test number
    298684771923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,616 miles
    Test number
    937069092148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,613 miles (+7,921)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,613 miles
    Test number
    640585241902
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass47,692 miles (+9,395)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    838013827154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,297 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    265046444300
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass38,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    728486444322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 HBG

Does LL61 HBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 HBG is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 HBG?
The MOT on LL61 HBG is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 HBG done?
LL61 HBG was recorded at 122,879 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 7,345 miles a year.
Has LL61 HBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 HBG has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 HBG 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 HBG find?
LL61 HBG passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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