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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LL61 HNBMOT history

LL61 HNB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LL61 HNB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,978 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 HNB
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
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 HNB was last recorded at 123,978 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 11,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,732 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,246 miles
Average per year
9,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,978 miles
  • 2025 – 112,732 miles
  • 2024 – 103,412 miles
  • 2023 – 98,273 miles
  • 2022 – 87,500 miles
  • 2021 – 74,319 miles
  • 2020 – 52,418 miles
  • 2019 – 32,151 miles
  • 2018 – 18,362 miles
  • 2017 – 17,915 miles
  • 2016 – 17,693 miles
  • 2015 – 16,709 miles
  • 2014 – 16,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,978 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,978 miles
    Test number
    527321713487
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Fail123,978 miles (+11,246)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,978 miles
    Test number
    472329864740
    • Repaired at testParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass112,732 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    780206642058
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail112,721 miles (+9,309)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,721 miles
    Test number
    148600012590
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,412 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,412 miles
    Test number
    576366721311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,273 miles (+10,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,273 miles
    Test number
    281250300113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass87,500 miles (+13,181)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    463450473998
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass74,319 miles (+187)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,319 miles
    Test number
    809763837496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail74,132 miles (+21,714)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,132 miles
    Test number
    284965012696
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass52,418 miles (+20,267)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,418 miles
    Test number
    768186265508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,151 miles (+13,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    32,151 miles
    Test number
    944406233414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wear on tyre tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front metal in tyre tread.

  12. Pass18,362 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,362 miles
    Test number
    578157972689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,915 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    17,915 miles
    Test number
    946403218616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,693 miles (+984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,693 miles
    Test number
    285490712417
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass16,709 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    16,709 miles
    Test number
    726020911448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,055 miles
    Test number
    755146714343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 HNB

Does LL61 HNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 HNB is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 HNB?
The MOT on LL61 HNB is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 HNB done?
LL61 HNB was recorded at 123,978 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 9,182 miles a year.
Has LL61 HNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 HNB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 HNB 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 HNB find?
LL61 HNB passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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