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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LR61 LHLMOT history

LR61 LHL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 42,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LR61 LHL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
42,148 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LHL
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
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LHL was last recorded at 42,148 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,918 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,230 miles
Average per year
1,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,148 miles
  • 2024 – 40,918 miles
  • 2023 – 40,003 miles
  • 2022 – 39,057 miles
  • 2021 – 38,156 miles
  • 2020 – 37,366 miles
  • 2019 – 36,042 miles
  • 2018 – 34,351 miles
  • 2017 – 32,328 miles
  • 2016 – 29,934 miles
  • 2015 – 27,694 miles
  • 2014 – 26,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,148 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,148 miles (+1,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    42,148 miles
    Test number
    410034141150
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass40,918 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,918 miles
    Test number
    989237099051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,003 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    101540149573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,057 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    225705711103
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail39,057 miles (+901)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    644195697175
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass38,156 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,156 miles
    Test number
    128337478724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,366 miles (+1,324)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,366 miles
    Test number
    876909884919
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass36,042 miles (+1,691)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,042 miles
    Test number
    466917261594
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass34,351 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,351 miles
    Test number
    297522491166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily cracked
  10. Fail34,351 miles (+2,023)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,351 miles
    Test number
    827628340578
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily cracked
  11. Pass32,328 miles (+2,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,328 miles
    Test number
    459559928400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass29,934 miles (+2,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    712672078811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass27,694 miles (+1,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,694 miles
    Test number
    333134884661
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass26,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    467742264248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,116 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    819939854282
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Questions about LR61 LHL

Does LR61 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 LHL expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LHL?
The MOT on LR61 LHL expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 LHL done?
LR61 LHL was recorded at 42,148 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 1,460 miles a year.
Has LR61 LHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LHL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR61 LHL 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 LHL find?
LR61 LHL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush.

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