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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LL61 OVUMOT history

LL61 OVU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LL61 OVU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,974 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 OVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 OVU was last recorded at 79,974 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 7,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,578 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,396 miles
Average per year
6,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,974 miles
  • 2024 – 72,578 miles
  • 2023 – 66,944 miles
  • 2022 – 59,382 miles
  • 2021 – 53,828 miles
  • 2020 – 48,702 miles
  • 2019 – 42,577 miles
  • 2018 – 33,858 miles
  • 2017 – 25,193 miles
  • 2016 – 16,174 miles
  • 2015 – 7,317 miles
  • 2014 – 5,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,974 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,974 miles (+7,396)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    765441660502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,578 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    309126912056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,944 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,944 miles
    Test number
    505904623060
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded
  4. Fail66,770 miles (+7,388)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,770 miles
    Test number
    197444100828
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded
  5. Pass59,382 miles (+5,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    770703271316
    • 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))
  6. Pass53,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,828 miles
    Test number
    289502658430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,828 miles (+5,126)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,828 miles
    Test number
    902910712672
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass48,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,702 miles
    Test number
    325377080148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,702 miles (+6,125)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,702 miles
    Test number
    318432697289
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass42,577 miles (+8,719)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,577 miles
    Test number
    744109420847
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass33,858 miles (+8,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    33,858 miles
    Test number
    174287072114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass25,193 miles (+9,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    25,193 miles
    Test number
    934879347268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass16,174 miles (+8,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    16,174 miles
    Test number
    551731263368
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake requires adjustment
  14. Pass7,317 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    7,317 miles
    Test number
    547008922492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    5,300 miles
    Test number
    488684424312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 OVU

Does LL61 OVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 OVU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 OVU?
The MOT on LL61 OVU is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 OVU done?
LL61 OVU was recorded at 79,974 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,698 miles a year.
Has LL61 OVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 OVU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL61 OVU 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 OVU find?
LL61 OVU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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