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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LP61 CNCMOT history

LP61 CNC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LP61 CNC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,942 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 CNC
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
25 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 CNC was last recorded at 73,942 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 5,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,619 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,323 miles
Average per year
5,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,942 miles
  • 2024 – 68,619 miles
  • 2023 – 58,095 miles
  • 2022 – 51,815 miles
  • 2021 – 45,581 miles
  • 2020 – 40,580 miles
  • 2019 – 35,091 miles
  • 2018 – 28,241 miles
  • 2017 – 21,333 miles
  • 2016 – 16,557 miles
  • 2015 – 11,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,942 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,942 miles
    Test number
    207648109951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail73,942 miles (+5,323)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,942 miles
    Test number
    865948423689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass68,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,619 miles
    Test number
    486207975329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail68,618 miles (+10,523)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    720505237766
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass58,095 miles (+6,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    390741765695
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  6. Pass51,815 miles (+6,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,815 miles
    Test number
    169027926666
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass45,581 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,581 miles
    Test number
    844887815913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,580 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,580 miles
    Test number
    899779792456
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail40,580 miles (+5,489)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,580 miles
    Test number
    341613286631
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass35,091 miles (+6,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,091 miles
    Test number
    944337136361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass28,241 miles (+3,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    934874205398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass25,010 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,010 miles
    Test number
    483825209834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,333 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    21,333 miles
    Test number
    911793147543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,557 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,557 miles
    Test number
    936662286778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    11,969 miles
    Test number
    479414615016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail11,969 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,969 miles
    Test number
    668654915068
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LP61 CNC

Does LP61 CNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 CNC is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP61 CNC?
The MOT on LP61 CNC is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 CNC done?
LP61 CNC was recorded at 73,942 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,702 miles a year.
Has LP61 CNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 CNC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 CNC 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 LP61 CNC find?
LP61 CNC passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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