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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LL61 HMAMOT history

LL61 HMA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 130,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LL61 HMA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,701 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 HMA
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
16 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 HMA was last recorded at 130,701 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 14,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,002 miles · 11 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
14,699 miles
Average per year
7,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,701 miles
  • 2023 – 116,002 miles
  • 2022 – 108,170 miles
  • 2021 – 100,206 miles
  • 2020 – 92,094 miles
  • 2019 – 83,942 miles
  • 2018 – 79,735 miles
  • 2017 – 72,890 miles
  • 2016 – 66,408 miles
  • 2015 – 54,596 miles
  • 2014 – 47,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,701 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,701 miles (+14,699)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,701 miles
    Test number
    937724291499
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,002 miles (+7,832)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,002 miles
    Test number
    461119905707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,170 miles (+7,964)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,170 miles
    Test number
    959335768467
    • DangerousFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  4. Pass100,206 miles (+8,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,206 miles
    Test number
    709591966060
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,094 miles (+8,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,094 miles
    Test number
    418621579379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS

  6. Pass83,942 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    467769907618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,735 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,735 miles
    Test number
    529141213004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,890 miles (+6,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    864260160591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass66,408 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,408 miles
    Test number
    561014816482
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rack ends

  10. Fail66,293 miles (+11,697)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,293 miles
    Test number
    941348161751
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass54,596 miles (+231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    211549684037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail54,365 miles (+6,997)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    222452951576
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Pre fuel filter near fuel tank (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in centre of tyre (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass47,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,368 miles
    Test number
    897018524310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 HMA

Does LL61 HMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 HMA is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 HMA?
The MOT on LL61 HMA is valid until 15 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 HMA done?
LL61 HMA was recorded at 130,701 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 7,007 miles a year.
Has LL61 HMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 HMA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on LL61 HMA 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 HMA find?
LL61 HMA passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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