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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LL61 SYEMOT history

LL61 SYE is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LL61 SYE white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,972 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 SYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 SYE was last recorded at 77,972 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 4,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,837 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,135 miles
Average per year
4,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,972 miles
  • 2025 – 73,837 miles
  • 2024 – 69,438 miles
  • 2023 – 64,844 miles
  • 2022 – 63,141 miles
  • 2021 – 59,980 miles
  • 2020 – 57,524 miles
  • 2019 – 53,654 miles
  • 2018 – 46,992 miles
  • 2017 – 38,925 miles
  • 2015 – 34,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,972 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,972 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,972 miles
    Test number
    613166873870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,837 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,837 miles
    Test number
    640065901830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,438 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,438 miles
    Test number
    880855578046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,844 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,844 miles
    Test number
    560692876962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,706 miles (+1,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,706 miles
    Test number
    742642970023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass63,141 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,141 miles
    Test number
    885603050559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,980 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    725210901429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,524 miles (+3,870)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    815047854730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass53,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    362498848460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,654 miles (+6,662)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    672742143936
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  11. Pass46,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    495381489182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,992 miles (+8,067)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    306529215278
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  13. Pass38,925 miles (+4,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,925 miles
    Test number
    977337557740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass34,493 miles (+5,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    669696059853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
  15. Fail28,846 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    729779405019
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass28,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    739709205033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL61 SYE

Does LL61 SYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 SYE is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 SYE?
The MOT on LL61 SYE is valid until 4 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 SYE done?
LL61 SYE was recorded at 77,972 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,390 miles a year.
Has LL61 SYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 SYE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LL61 SYE 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 SYE find?
LL61 SYE passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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