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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LL61 SYOMOT history

LL61 SYO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 40,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LL61 SYO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,795 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 SYO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 SYO was last recorded at 40,795 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,435 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,360 miles
Average per year
3,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,795 miles
  • 2025 – 39,435 miles
  • 2024 – 38,885 miles
  • 2023 – 36,779 miles
  • 2022 – 34,918 miles
  • 2021 – 26,140 miles
  • 2020 – 23,084 miles
  • 2019 – 17,279 miles
  • 2018 – 11,220 miles
  • 2017 – 5,690 miles
  • 2016 – 2,346 miles
  • 2014 – 2,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,795 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside mirror backing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,795 miles (+1,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,795 miles
    Test number
    822930291727
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass39,435 miles (+550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    39,435 miles
    Test number
    752821946321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on!
  3. Pass38,885 miles (+2,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    38,885 miles
    Test number
    550741544489
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant level low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
  4. Pass36,779 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    36,779 miles
    Test number
    200519325748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror trim damaged
  5. Pass34,918 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    34,918 miles
    Test number
    282475364276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror backing missing
    • AdvisoryTyre warning light on
  6. Fail34,879 miles (+8,739)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,879 miles
    Test number
    836639958616
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror backing missing
    • AdvisoryTyre warning light on
  7. Pass26,140 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    26,140 miles
    Test number
    793347875102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,084 miles (+5,805)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,084 miles
    Test number
    462832140736
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass17,279 miles (+6,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    17,279 miles
    Test number
    503358666976
    • 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. Pass11,220 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    11,220 miles
    Test number
    865793277664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass5,690 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    5,690 miles
    Test number
    365600805137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass2,346 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    2,346 miles
    Test number
    937125648951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass2,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    2,104 miles
    Test number
    808514964386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 SYO

Does LL61 SYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 SYO is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 SYO?
The MOT on LL61 SYO is valid until 13 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 SYO done?
LL61 SYO was recorded at 40,795 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,506 miles a year.
Has LL61 SYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 SYO has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LL61 SYO 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 SYO find?
LL61 SYO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms slight play.; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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