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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LL61 TLUMOT history

LL61 TLU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 99,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LL61 TLU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,811 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 TLU
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
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 TLU was last recorded at 99,811 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 9,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,761 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,050 miles
Average per year
6,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,811 miles
  • 2024 – 90,761 miles
  • 2023 – 83,766 miles
  • 2022 – 80,964 miles
  • 2021 – 77,577 miles
  • 2020 – 74,056 miles
  • 2019 – 71,439 miles
  • 2018 – 63,057 miles
  • 2017 – 49,497 miles
  • 2016 – 41,319 miles
  • 2015 – 31,087 miles
  • 2014 – 23,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,811 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,811 miles (+9,050)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    844594677303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,761 miles (+6,995)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    273672862825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,766 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,766 miles
    Test number
    968907556902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,964 miles (+3,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,964 miles
    Test number
    352020654818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass77,577 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,577 miles
    Test number
    463556610871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,056 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,056 miles
    Test number
    649589285435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,439 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    277985899013
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail71,439 miles (+8,382)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    559788899271
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass63,057 miles (+13,560)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,057 miles
    Test number
    922909726095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,497 miles
    Test number
    255620597115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,497 miles (+8,178)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,497 miles
    Test number
    708797199353
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass41,319 miles (+10,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    893636131570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass31,087 miles (+7,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,087 miles
    Test number
    701475375788
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass23,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,950 miles
    Test number
    435756144348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL61 TLU

Does LL61 TLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 TLU is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL61 TLU?
The MOT on LL61 TLU is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 TLU done?
LL61 TLU was recorded at 99,811 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 6,882 miles a year.
Has LL61 TLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 TLU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LL61 TLU 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 TLU find?
LL61 TLU passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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