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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LL61 NMJMOT history

LL61 NMJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 107,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LL61 NMJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,983 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 NMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 NMJ was last recorded at 107,983 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,978 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,983 miles
  • 2025 – 101,177 miles
  • 2024 – 94,430 miles
  • 2023 – 90,143 miles
  • 2022 – 87,051 miles
  • 2021 – 80,748 miles
  • 2020 – 71,385 miles
  • 2019 – 67,320 miles
  • 2018 – 54,729 miles
  • 2017 – 50,307 miles
  • 2016 – 44,189 miles
  • 2015 – 34,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,983 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTravel on hand brake near limitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake need adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,983 miles (+5)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    397514065101
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTravel on hand brake near limit

  2. Fail107,978 miles (+6,801)3 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,978 miles
    Test number
    571510860773
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTravel on hand brake near limit

  3. Pass101,177 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    990318108399
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake need adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail101,177 miles (+6,747)1 dangerous1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    582370748019
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake need adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass94,430 miles (+4,287)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    947147138336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror's cover is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake need adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper is damaged

  6. Pass90,143 miles (+3,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,143 miles
    Test number
    204346105207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  7. Pass87,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    620970412151
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S - Perishing sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail87,051 miles (+6,303)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    984461106717
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S - Perishing sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,748 miles (+9,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,748 miles
    Test number
    800413145587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,385 miles (+4,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,385 miles
    Test number
    158241590812
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge smooth

  11. Pass67,320 miles (+12,591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,320 miles
    Test number
    524496499965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,729 miles (+4,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,729 miles
    Test number
    650656814751
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

  13. Pass50,307 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,307 miles
    Test number
    759912549250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail50,248 miles (+6,059)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,248 miles
    Test number
    567669601611
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,189 miles (+9,516)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    317352477465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,673 miles
    Test number
    137602075427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 NMJ

Does LL61 NMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 NMJ is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 NMJ?
The MOT on LL61 NMJ is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 NMJ done?
LL61 NMJ was recorded at 107,983 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 6,651 miles a year.
Has LL61 NMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 NMJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 NMJ 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 NMJ find?
LL61 NMJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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