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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LR61 HDFMOT history

LR61 HDF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LR61 HDF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,242 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 HDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 HDF was last recorded at 95,242 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,118 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
6,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,242 miles
  • 2024 – 85,892 miles
  • 2023 – 75,845 miles
  • 2022 – 66,957 miles
  • 2021 – 59,683 miles
  • 2019 – 50,611 miles
  • 2018 – 42,347 miles
  • 2017 – 36,167 miles
  • 2016 – 29,672 miles
  • 2015 – 23,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,242 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,242 miles (+124)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,242 miles
    Test number
    739318996368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail95,118 miles (+9,226)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    172367770071
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass85,892 miles (+10,047)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,892 miles
    Test number
    247111514987
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass75,845 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    695489545577
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe area. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail75,845 miles (+14)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    822086241092
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe area. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail75,831 miles (+8,874)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    779010267539
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges & on legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper sharp edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel cover missing
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash and tyre pressures low

  7. Pass66,957 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,957 miles
    Test number
    917445082927
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail66,957 miles (+7,274)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,957 miles
    Test number
    733780900328
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass59,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,683 miles
    Test number
    330972544234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail59,683 miles (+9,072)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,683 miles
    Test number
    256915342005
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass50,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    252075381625
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  12. Fail50,611 miles (+8,264)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    543364351389
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  13. Pass42,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    582285024338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail42,347 miles (+6,180)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    655870012053
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass36,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,167 miles
    Test number
    353414780195
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail36,167 miles (+6,495)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,167 miles
    Test number
    531008833979
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass29,672 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,672 miles
    Test number
    549565336318
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  18. Fail29,567 miles (+6,434)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,567 miles
    Test number
    786670830632
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,133 miles
    Test number
    376984245097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 HDF

Does LR61 HDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 HDF is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 HDF?
The MOT on LR61 HDF is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 HDF done?
LR61 HDF was recorded at 95,242 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,516 miles a year.
Has LR61 HDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 HDF has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 HDF 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 LR61 HDF find?
LR61 HDF passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin very low.; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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