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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LR61 OJSMOT history

LR61 OJS is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

LR61 OJS white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2025
Mileage
99,424 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 OJS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 OJS was last recorded at 99,424 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 5,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,360 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,064 miles
Average per year
9,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,424 miles
  • 2023 – 94,360 miles
  • 2022 – 84,252 miles
  • 2021 – 76,291 miles
  • 2019 – 68,656 miles
  • 2018 – 59,224 miles
  • 2017 – 51,430 miles
  • 2016 – 40,793 miles
  • 2015 – 25,452 miles
  • 2014 – 8,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,424 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,424 miles
    Test number
    756722270938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail99,424 miles (+5,064)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,424 miles
    Test number
    729073272339
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass94,360 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,360 miles
    Test number
    380307901409
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering gaiter clip loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail94,359 miles (+10,107)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    285192625271
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering gaiter clip loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,252 miles (+7,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,252 miles
    Test number
    695546791723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass76,291 miles (+7,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,291 miles
    Test number
    511429497707
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass68,656 miles (+9,432)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,656 miles
    Test number
    564735760056
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass59,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    106108589990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 100% worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 100% worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail59,224 miles (+7,794)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    379358441835
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 100% worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 100% worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass51,430 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    647306439202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,429 miles (+10,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    177226017678
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  12. Pass40,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    705327294094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,793 miles (+15,341)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    659477910798
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass25,452 miles (+17,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,452 miles
    Test number
    658153280507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,119 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    8,119 miles
    Test number
    139861964212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    8,118 miles
    Test number
    845279254288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 OJS

Does LR61 OJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 OJS expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 OJS?
The MOT on LR61 OJS expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 OJS done?
LR61 OJS was recorded at 99,424 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 9,661 miles a year.
Has LR61 OJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 OJS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR61 OJS 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 OJS find?
LR61 OJS passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure; offside rear upper shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure.

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