Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LR61 LHKMOT history
LR61 LHK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,984 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 85,984 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,896 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 LHK
- 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
- 7 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 LHK was last recorded at 85,984 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 15,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,327 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,657 miles
- Average per year
- 5,896 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,984 miles
- 2025 – 70,327 miles
- 2024 – 59,923 miles
- 2023 – 44,730 miles
- 2022 – 43,443 miles
- 2021 – 42,476 miles
- 2020 – 41,702 miles
- 2019 – 39,754 miles
- 2018 – 34,790 miles
- 2017 – 30,640 miles
- 2016 – 25,192 miles
- 2015 – 20,028 miles
- 2014 – 15,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,984 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill panel slight damage
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.
COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,984 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 85,984 miles
- Test number
- 686387798468
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill panel slight damage
Fail85,984 miles (+15,657)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,984 miles
- Test number
- 471652069194
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill panel slight damage
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
Pass70,327 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 70,327 miles
- Test number
- 470901843163
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,327 miles (+10,404)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,327 miles
- Test number
- 523344130603
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,923 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 59,923 miles
- Test number
- 596929927776
- AdvisoryCOVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
- AdvisoryFRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING
Fail59,923 miles (+15,193)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,923 miles
- Test number
- 343807197321
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCOVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
- AdvisoryFRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,730 miles (+1,287)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 44,730 miles
- Test number
- 458845550215
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,443 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 43,443 miles
- Test number
- 632821674230
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail43,443 miles (+967)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,443 miles
- Test number
- 840367725325
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass42,476 miles (+774)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 42,476 miles
- Test number
- 879284140975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,702 miles (+1,948)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 41,702 miles
- Test number
- 112737093292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,754 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 39,754 miles
- Test number
- 417160940316
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail39,754 miles (+4,964)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,754 miles
- Test number
- 299437761828
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass34,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 34,790 miles
- Test number
- 419496517194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,790 miles (+4,150)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,790 miles
- Test number
- 230831694734
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass30,640 miles (+5,448)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 30,640 miles
- Test number
- 869912121708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,192 miles (+5,164)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 25,192 miles
- Test number
- 949149603360
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass20,028 miles (+5,023)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 20,028 miles
- Test number
- 157560798149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,005 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,005 miles
- Test number
- 176135064298
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass15,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 15,005 miles
- Test number
- 319825364294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR61 LHK
- Does LR61 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LHK is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 LHK?
- The MOT on LR61 LHK is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 LHK done?
- LR61 LHK was recorded at 85,984 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,896 miles a year.
- Has LR61 LHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 LHK has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR61 LHK 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 LHK find?
- LR61 LHK passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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