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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LR61 LHNMOT history

LR61 LHN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LR61 LHN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,417 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LHN was last recorded at 61,417 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 2,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,534 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,883 miles
Average per year
3,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,417 miles
  • 2025 – 58,534 miles
  • 2024 – 54,781 miles
  • 2023 – 50,918 miles
  • 2022 – 47,082 miles
  • 2021 – 43,227 miles
  • 2020 – 39,735 miles
  • 2019 – 36,921 miles
  • 2018 – 33,009 miles
  • 2017 – 29,096 miles
  • 2016 – 25,074 miles
  • 2015 – 20,714 miles
  • 2014 – 16,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,417 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,417 miles
    Test number
    902499002636
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail61,417 miles (+2,883)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,417 miles
    Test number
    966235024106
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass58,534 miles (+3,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    58,534 miles
    Test number
    850320679871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    730619770459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail54,781 miles (+3,863)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    161814288902
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,918 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,918 miles
    Test number
    679747739205
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre wearing low

  7. Fail50,918 miles (+3,836)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,918 miles
    Test number
    445191998905
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre wearing low

  8. Pass47,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    527992826138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,082 miles (+3,855)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    869517993351
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    550969955984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,227 miles (+3,492)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    587949073574
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass39,735 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,735 miles
    Test number
    177755646477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    679209602676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre sidewall perished

  14. Fail36,921 miles (+3,912)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    577804178171
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre sidewall perished

  15. Pass33,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    205926067414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail33,009 miles (+3,913)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    798755622845
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass29,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    810671135121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail29,096 miles (+4,022)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    316723032760
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass25,074 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,074 miles
    Test number
    500164137302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,714 miles
    Test number
    199034237699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,714 miles (+4,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,714 miles
    Test number
    863723789454
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  22. Pass16,277 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    16,277 miles
    Test number
    707931484267
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR61 LHN

Does LR61 LHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LHN is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LHN?
The MOT on LR61 LHN is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 LHN done?
LR61 LHN was recorded at 61,417 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,786 miles a year.
Has LR61 LHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LHN has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 LHN 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 LHN find?
LR61 LHN passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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