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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

LP61 LOTMOT history

LP61 LOT is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 82,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LP61 LOT white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,784 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 LOT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 LOT was last recorded at 82,784 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,773 miles · 3 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,784 miles
  • 2024 – 75,027 miles
  • 2023 – 70,935 miles
  • 2022 – 64,159 miles
  • 2021 – 57,673 miles
  • 2020 – 50,419 miles
  • 2019 – 38,335 miles
  • 2018 – 29,071 miles
  • 2017 – 21,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,784 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,784 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,784 miles
    Test number
    229756498213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail82,773 miles (+7,746)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,773 miles
    Test number
    507333627208
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,027 miles
    Test number
    491699080374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail75,027 miles (+4,092)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,027 miles
    Test number
    499647535451
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,935 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,935 miles
    Test number
    708079763991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail70,935 miles (+6,776)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,935 miles
    Test number
    367109392569
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass64,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,159 miles
    Test number
    564469336507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail64,157 miles (+6,484)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    730039158796
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,673 miles (+7,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,673 miles
    Test number
    321997568848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,419 miles (+12,084)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    852430803388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,335 miles (+9,264)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,335 miles
    Test number
    279045245912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,071 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,071 miles
    Test number
    206886438018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    21,999 miles
    Test number
    834987209233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Fail21,999 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,999 miles
    Test number
    514061759493
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

Questions about LP61 LOT

Does LP61 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 LOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 LOT?
The MOT on LP61 LOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 LOT done?
LP61 LOT was recorded at 82,784 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,559 miles a year.
Has LP61 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 LOT has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 LOT 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 LOT find?
LP61 LOT passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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