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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LL61 YMXMOT history

LL61 YMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LL61 YMX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,228 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 YMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 YMX was last recorded at 102,228 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 1,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,003 miles · 27 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,225 miles
Average per year
5,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,228 miles
  • 2024 – 101,003 miles
  • 2022 – 93,407 miles
  • 2021 – 78,057 miles
  • 2020 – 70,133 miles
  • 2019 – 67,548 miles
  • 2018 – 63,343 miles
  • 2017 – 53,377 miles
  • 2015 – 41,723 miles
  • 2014 – 32,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,228 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front headlight slight insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,228 miles (+1,225)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,228 miles
    Test number
    859639527808
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,003 miles (+7,596)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    612269740715
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    996952430625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,407 miles (+5,658)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    838355398952
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,749 miles (+9,692)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,749 miles
    Test number
    397358500998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides top mounts have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,057 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    347013592017
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail78,057 miles (+7,924)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    826080395892
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass70,133 miles (+2,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    523963646361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass67,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,548 miles
    Test number
    316555397224
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail67,548 miles (+4,205)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,548 miles
    Test number
    706213469402
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass63,343 miles (+9,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    962967664119
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight slight insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass53,377 miles (+11,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,377 miles
    Test number
    594665323416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight slight insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  13. Pass41,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    780582311773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,723 miles (+9,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    400577624515
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass32,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,137 miles
    Test number
    405434064336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 YMX

Does LL61 YMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 YMX is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 YMX?
The MOT on LL61 YMX is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 YMX done?
LL61 YMX was recorded at 102,228 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,951 miles a year.
Has LL61 YMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 YMX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LL61 YMX 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 YMX find?
LL61 YMX passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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