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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LL61 HLNMOT history

LL61 HLN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LL61 HLN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,703 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 HLN
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
12 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 HLN was last recorded at 89,703 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 6,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,121 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,582 miles
Average per year
5,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,703 miles
  • 2025 – 83,121 miles
  • 2024 – 78,080 miles
  • 2023 – 67,218 miles
  • 2022 – 44,343 miles
  • 2020 – 35,423 miles
  • 2019 – 33,479 miles
  • 2018 – 33,177 miles
  • 2017 – 31,051 miles
  • 2016 – 29,894 miles
  • 2014 – 28,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,703 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travelRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,703 miles (+6,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,703 miles
    Test number
    634955277729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  2. Pass83,121 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    203408180150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail83,121 miles (+5,041)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    583077964533
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass78,080 miles (+10,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,080 miles
    Test number
    886811745763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass67,218 miles (+22,875)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,218 miles
    Test number
    875418602083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,343 miles (+8,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,343 miles
    Test number
    709883996687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass35,423 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,423 miles
    Test number
    314674853702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,782 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,782 miles
    Test number
    416531864130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,479 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,479 miles
    Test number
    884292500695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,177 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    296673390490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,051 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,051 miles
    Test number
    295214672909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    347365655770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,894 miles (+990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    273890408289
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass28,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,904 miles
    Test number
    735805144308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LL61 HLN

Does LL61 HLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 HLN is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 HLN?
The MOT on LL61 HLN is valid until 12 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 HLN done?
LL61 HLN was recorded at 89,703 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
Has LL61 HLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 HLN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 HLN 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 HLN find?
LL61 HLN passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; parking brake lever has little reserve travel; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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