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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 LHYMOT history

LR61 LHY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LR61 LHY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,560 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LHY was last recorded at 74,560 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 7,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,806 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,754 miles
Average per year
5,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,560 miles
  • 2024 – 66,806 miles
  • 2023 – 58,130 miles
  • 2022 – 51,487 miles
  • 2021 – 41,249 miles
  • 2019 – 35,687 miles
  • 2018 – 32,239 miles
  • 2017 – 26,757 miles
  • 2016 – 20,007 miles
  • 2015 – 13,921 miles
  • 2014 – 8,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,560 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,560 miles
    Test number
    490471178270
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,560 miles (+7,754)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,560 miles
    Test number
    358225417551
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,806 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,806 miles
    Test number
    163815000828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,130 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,130 miles
    Test number
    130936289982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,487 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,487 miles
    Test number
    778986713990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,415 miles (+7,166)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,415 miles
    Test number
    681711190707
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass41,249 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,249 miles
    Test number
    232886516384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,687 miles (+3,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    751725552742
    • AdvisoryFront plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged

  9. Pass32,239 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    253330822301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,757 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    641742627340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,007 miles
    Test number
    749553663217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,007 miles (+6,086)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,007 miles
    Test number
    684895496058
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass13,921 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    13,921 miles
    Test number
    940307978520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    8,969 miles
    Test number
    235810364204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail8,969 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,969 miles
    Test number
    347890164248
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR61 LHY

Does LR61 LHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LHY is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LHY?
The MOT on LR61 LHY is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 LHY done?
LR61 LHY was recorded at 74,560 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,873 miles a year.
Has LR61 LHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LHY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 LHY 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 LHY find?
LR61 LHY passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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