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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LL61 SWVMOT history

LL61 SWV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 67,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LL61 SWV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,104 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 SWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 SWV was last recorded at 67,104 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,104 miles · 3 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,104 miles
  • 2025 – 57,014 miles
  • 2024 – 53,230 miles
  • 2022 – 40,885 miles
  • 2021 – 37,123 miles
  • 2020 – 31,830 miles
  • 2019 – 27,794 miles
  • 2018 – 21,740 miles
  • 2017 – 16,479 miles
  • 2016 – 13,565 miles
  • 2015 – 11,703 miles
  • 2014 – 9,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,104 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    976854130173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail67,104 miles (+10,090)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    759671794454
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass57,014 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,014 miles
    Test number
    180788131359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,230 miles (+12,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,230 miles
    Test number
    274389190140
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass40,885 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,885 miles
    Test number
    291895117739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,123 miles
    Test number
    152616619171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,123 miles (+5,293)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,123 miles
    Test number
    476467986539
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  8. Pass31,830 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,830 miles
    Test number
    935054387099
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail31,830 miles (+4,036)3 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,830 miles
    Test number
    932467357004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass27,794 miles (+6,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,794 miles
    Test number
    225613806096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass21,740 miles (+5,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    21,740 miles
    Test number
    159127721700
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass16,479 miles (+2,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,479 miles
    Test number
    351362533355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass13,565 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    13,565 miles
    Test number
    681560965165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    11,703 miles
    Test number
    252191612269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail11,703 miles (+2,385)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,703 miles
    Test number
    287201438588
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass9,318 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    9,318 miles
    Test number
    349241824380
    • NoteFront wipers are noisy and juddering.
    • NotePetrol flap broke.

Questions about LL61 SWV

Does LL61 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 SWV is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 SWV?
The MOT on LL61 SWV is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 SWV done?
LL61 SWV was recorded at 67,104 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,075 miles a year.
Has LL61 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 SWV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 SWV 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 SWV find?
LL61 SWV passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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