
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
LL61 HBJMOT history
LL61 HBJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 52,792 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 52,792 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,326 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL61 HBJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL61 HBJ was last recorded at 52,792 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,792 miles · 12 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,326 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 52,792 miles
- 2024 – 47,988 miles
- 2023 – 46,117 miles
- 2021 – 41,752 miles
- 2020 – 33,157 miles
- 2019 – 27,864 miles
- 2018 – 25,456 miles
- 2017 – 24,246 miles
- 2016 – 21,353 miles
- 2015 – 17,949 miles
- 2014 – 16,518 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,792 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 52,792 miles
- Test number
- 987766612972
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail52,792 miles (+4,804)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,792 miles
- Test number
- 308998187740
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass47,988 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 47,988 miles
- Test number
- 203910637115
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail47,988 miles (+1,871)1 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,988 miles
- Test number
- 816371079992
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass46,117 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 46,117 miles
- Test number
- 150372418737
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail46,116 miles (+4,364)2 dangerous3 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,116 miles
- Test number
- 818031658190
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass41,752 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 41,752 miles
- Test number
- 222091031350
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail41,752 miles (+8,595)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,752 miles
- Test number
- 425559157674
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,157 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 33,157 miles
- Test number
- 933322158354
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail33,157 miles (+5,293)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,157 miles
- Test number
- 953048013519
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass27,864 miles (+2,408)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 27,864 miles
- Test number
- 899377999619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 25,456 miles
- Test number
- 905291136297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,456 miles (+1,210)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,456 miles
- Test number
- 378545728766
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass24,246 miles (+2,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 24,246 miles
- Test number
- 300073046269
- AdvisoryAll four tyre's cracking in tread
Pass21,353 miles (+3,404)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 21,353 miles
- Test number
- 211421313185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,949 miles (+1,431)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 17,949 miles
- Test number
- 799686258260
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryAll four tyre's cracking
Pass16,518 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 16,518 miles
- Test number
- 719414854328
- NoteOffside outer sill damaged
Questions about LL61 HBJ
- Does LL61 HBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 HBJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LL61 HBJ?
- The MOT on LL61 HBJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL61 HBJ done?
- LL61 HBJ was recorded at 52,792 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 3,326 miles a year.
- Has LL61 HBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL61 HBJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL61 HBJ 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 HBJ find?
- LL61 HBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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