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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LL61 SWUMOT history

LL61 SWU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

LL61 SWU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2026
Mileage
75,689 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 SWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 SWU was last recorded at 75,689 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 5,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,707 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,982 miles
Average per year
5,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,689 miles
  • 2024 – 69,707 miles
  • 2023 – 61,242 miles
  • 2022 – 53,111 miles
  • 2021 – 46,316 miles
  • 2020 – 40,099 miles
  • 2019 – 36,398 miles
  • 2018 – 32,842 miles
  • 2017 – 27,465 miles
  • 2016 – 20,868 miles
  • 2015 – 16,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,689 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,689 miles (+5,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    155816044361
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

  2. Pass69,707 miles (+8,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,707 miles
    Test number
    225320829829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass61,242 miles (+8,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,242 miles
    Test number
    106639127764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass53,111 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    875796577865
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail53,111 miles (+6,795)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    797183935163
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass46,316 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,316 miles
    Test number
    384942651082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,099 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    464184274914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    36,398 miles
    Test number
    186892061270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,398 miles (+3,556)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,398 miles
    Test number
    220017990156
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass32,842 miles (+5,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,842 miles
    Test number
    970375612439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass27,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,465 miles
    Test number
    599451222454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,456 miles (+6,588)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    768642471995
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass20,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,868 miles
    Test number
    282671994219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,868 miles (+4,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,868 miles
    Test number
    794236366493
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  15. Fail16,275 miles2 repaired6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,275 miles
    Test number
    118946635092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre Continental 185/60R15 3-5-3 mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre Continental 185/60R15 4-6-6 mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre Continental 185/60R15 3-5-4 mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre Continental 185/60R15 6-6-6 mm
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass16,275 miles6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,275 miles
    Test number
    567866035004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre Continental 185/60R15 3-5-3 mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre Continental 185/60R15 4-6-6 mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre Continental 185/60R15 3-5-4 mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre Continental 185/60R15 6-6-6 mm
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LL61 SWU

Does LL61 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL61 SWU expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL61 SWU?
The MOT on LL61 SWU expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL61 SWU done?
LL61 SWU was recorded at 75,689 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 5,848 miles a year.
Has LL61 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 SWU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LL61 SWU 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 SWU find?
LL61 SWU passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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