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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LR61 LHTMOT history

LR61 LHT is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR61 LHT white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,099 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LHT was last recorded at 80,099 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,266 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,833 miles
Average per year
5,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,099 miles
  • 2025 – 78,266 miles
  • 2024 – 76,808 miles
  • 2023 – 74,619 miles
  • 2022 – 61,602 miles
  • 2021 – 52,438 miles
  • 2019 – 38,617 miles
  • 2018 – 30,351 miles
  • 2017 – 21,874 miles
  • 2016 – 14,966 miles
  • 2015 – 13,366 miles
  • 2014 – 11,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack at ends (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Air Filter Box Breather Pipe Broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Fog lamp Not Working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    331222746787
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack at ends (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,099 miles (+1,833)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    336953716384
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack at ends (8.4.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamps incorrect colour and dull

  3. Pass78,266 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,266 miles
    Test number
    360068684504
    • AdvisoryAir Filter Box Breather Pipe Broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp Not Working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,265 miles (+1,457)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,265 miles
    Test number
    638858367079
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir Filter Box Breather Pipe Broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp Not Working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,808 miles (+2,189)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    986017435805
    • MinorNearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,619 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,619 miles
    Test number
    641921590959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,092 miles (+10,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,092 miles
    Test number
    473932915108
    • 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. Pass61,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    280234266984
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail61,602 miles (+9,164)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    374527145675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,438 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    741963506289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail52,438 miles (+13,821)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    291134157500
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass38,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,617 miles
    Test number
    595430390899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,617 miles (+8,266)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,617 miles
    Test number
    648048148207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass30,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,351 miles
    Test number
    328955340241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,351 miles (+8,477)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,351 miles
    Test number
    636581109049
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass21,874 miles (+6,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,874 miles
    Test number
    614179112235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass14,966 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,966 miles
    Test number
    814596208337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,366 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    13,366 miles
    Test number
    690973482415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,597 miles
    Test number
    938125234296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 LHT

Does LR61 LHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LHT is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LHT?
The MOT on LR61 LHT is valid until 27 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 LHT done?
LR61 LHT was recorded at 80,099 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
Has LR61 LHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LHT has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 LHT 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 LHT find?
LR61 LHT passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack at ends; offside front fog lamp not working; oil leak, but not excessive.

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