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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LL61 YDEMOT history

LL61 YDE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LL61 YDE white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
72,466 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 YDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 YDE was last recorded at 72,466 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,306 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,160 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,466 miles
  • 2025 – 71,306 miles
  • 2024 – 70,021 miles
  • 2023 – 68,573 miles
  • 2022 – 67,587 miles
  • 2021 – 66,438 miles
  • 2020 – 58,920 miles
  • 2019 – 48,569 miles
  • 2018 – 41,205 miles
  • 2017 – 34,786 miles
  • 2016 – 21,843 miles
  • 2015 – 17,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,466 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    769556955818
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail72,464 miles (+1,158)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,464 miles
    Test number
    856904633206
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass71,306 miles (+1,285)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,306 miles
    Test number
    516020830863
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass70,021 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    774828582038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,573 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,573 miles
    Test number
    741772518800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,587 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,587 miles
    Test number
    822770474742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,438 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,438 miles
    Test number
    978210810921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,005 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,005 miles
    Test number
    659998696184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,989 miles (+6,069)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,989 miles
    Test number
    447153844859
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass58,920 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    959849493129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  11. Fail58,910 miles (+10,341)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,910 miles
    Test number
    575404928884
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  12. Pass48,569 miles (+7,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    351489861379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass41,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,205 miles
    Test number
    694251047611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,205 miles (+6,419)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,205 miles
    Test number
    603233013823
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread deteriorating
  15. Pass34,786 miles (+12,943)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,786 miles
    Test number
    955585791451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,843 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,843 miles
    Test number
    496073100116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,033 miles
    Test number
    896966915081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 YDE

Does LL61 YDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 YDE is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 YDE?
The MOT on LL61 YDE is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 YDE done?
LL61 YDE was recorded at 72,466 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has LL61 YDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 YDE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 YDE 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 YDE find?
LL61 YDE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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