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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LL61 YKOMOT history

LL61 YKO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

LL61 YKO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
131,280 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 YKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 YKO was last recorded at 131,280 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 3,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,352 miles · 16 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,928 miles
Average per year
7,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,280 miles
  • 2023 – 127,352 miles
  • 2022 – 124,478 miles
  • 2021 – 118,488 miles
  • 2020 – 104,626 miles
  • 2019 – 96,133 miles
  • 2018 – 86,007 miles
  • 2017 – 81,621 miles
  • 2016 – 64,873 miles
  • 2015 – 52,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,280 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with side skirts unable to view/ inspect sills properly
  • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays unable to view/inspect some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside & Offside headlamp brackets damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,280 miles (+3,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,280 miles
    Test number
    671134173258
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with side skirts unable to view/ inspect sills properly
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays unable to view/inspect some components

  2. Pass127,352 miles (+2,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,352 miles
    Test number
    844466463010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays unable to view/inspect some components

  3. Pass124,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,478 miles
    Test number
    326008722507
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail124,478 miles (+5,990)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,478 miles
    Test number
    911753632234
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,488 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,488 miles
    Test number
    550379297362
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside headlamp brackets damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,486 miles (+13,860)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,486 miles
    Test number
    930913856895
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside headlamp brackets damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,626 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,626 miles
    Test number
    255982045774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,616 miles (+8,483)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,616 miles
    Test number
    439917501258
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  9. Pass96,133 miles (+10,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,133 miles
    Test number
    728496214119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Back Box Corroded.

  10. Pass86,007 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,007 miles
    Test number
    291568513257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail85,991 miles (+4,370)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,991 miles
    Test number
    914509898533
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits *Lambda reading is on 1.034* - minimum should be 0.970 & maximum reading should be 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak in center of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust flexy outer coil starting to peel/detach from exhaust but not causing an air leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc has light corrosion

  12. Pass81,621 miles (+7,419)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,621 miles
    Test number
    597493279953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,202 miles (+9,329)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,202 miles
    Test number
    262212699665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,873 miles (+11,906)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,873 miles
    Test number
    822551207327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,967 miles
    Test number
    707649915084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,966 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,966 miles
    Test number
    618899215078
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LL61 YKO

Does LL61 YKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL61 YKO expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL61 YKO?
The MOT on LL61 YKO expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL61 YKO done?
LL61 YKO was recorded at 131,280 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 7,957 miles a year.
Has LL61 YKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 YKO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LL61 YKO 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 YKO find?
LL61 YKO passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills; vehicle fitted with side skirts unable to view/ inspect sills properly; vehicle fitted with under trays unable to view/inspect some components.

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