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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LP61 UJDMOT history

LP61 UJD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LP61 UJD grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,506 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 UJD
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
9 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 UJD was last recorded at 96,506 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,456 miles · 24 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
6,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,506 miles
  • 2025 – 81,675 miles
  • 2024 – 69,229 miles
  • 2023 – 67,013 miles
  • 2022 – 63,151 miles
  • 2021 – 60,411 miles
  • 2020 – 56,931 miles
  • 2019 – 51,318 miles
  • 2018 – 43,347 miles
  • 2017 – 35,033 miles
  • 2016 – 28,778 miles
  • 2015 – 23,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    194473592927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,506 miles (+50)3 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    494227250423
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,456 miles (+14,781)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,456 miles
    Test number
    277239024228
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,675 miles (+12,446)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,675 miles
    Test number
    541074115248
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass69,229 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,229 miles
    Test number
    820289718016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,013 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    573823481263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,151 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,151 miles
    Test number
    845126657709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    622938778963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,411 miles (+3,480)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    813517341623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,931 miles (+5,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,931 miles
    Test number
    584482453777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass51,318 miles (+7,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    105429638370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass43,347 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,347 miles
    Test number
    482576987208
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail43,347 miles (+8,314)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,347 miles
    Test number
    136176073855
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,033 miles
    Test number
    928151874979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail35,033 miles (+6,255)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,033 miles
    Test number
    753328114644
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass28,778 miles (+4,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,778 miles
    Test number
    856370335778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,964 miles
    Test number
    845160735056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 UJD

Does LP61 UJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 UJD is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 UJD?
The MOT on LP61 UJD is valid until 25 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 UJD done?
LP61 UJD was recorded at 96,506 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,601 miles a year.
Has LP61 UJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 UJD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 UJD 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 UJD find?
LP61 UJD passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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