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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LR61 ONVMOT history

LR61 ONV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 113,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LR61 ONV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,186 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 ONV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 ONV was last recorded at 113,186 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 2,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,946 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,240 miles
Average per year
7,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,186 miles
  • 2023 – 110,946 miles
  • 2022 – 106,241 miles
  • 2021 – 101,427 miles
  • 2019 – 90,649 miles
  • 2017 – 76,544 miles
  • 2016 – 58,869 miles
  • 2015 – 42,809 miles
  • 2014 – 31,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Handbrake has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,186 miles (+2,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,186 miles
    Test number
    111971860444
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,946 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,946 miles
    Test number
    160741057472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Underbody surface corrosion

  3. Fail110,941 miles (+4,700)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,941 miles
    Test number
    212110894000
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion on under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,241 miles (+4,814)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,241 miles
    Test number
    733172106626
    • MinorNearside Front Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass101,427 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,427 miles
    Test number
    231984005648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,122 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,122 miles
    Test number
    575548709998
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high

  7. Fail98,122 miles (+7,473)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,122 miles
    Test number
    243080183069
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high

  8. Pass90,649 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,649 miles
    Test number
    536572568265
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  9. Fail90,648 miles (+14,104)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,648 miles
    Test number
    965165904104
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  10. Pass76,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    792065635920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail76,544 miles (+17,675)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    142482081839
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass58,869 miles (+16,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    445380351056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass42,809 miles (+10,864)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    389812909140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,945 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,945 miles
    Test number
    417546764248
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,945 miles
    Test number
    797436164212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR61 ONV

Does LR61 ONV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 ONV is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 ONV?
The MOT on LR61 ONV is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 ONV done?
LR61 ONV was recorded at 113,186 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,157 miles a year.
Has LR61 ONV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 ONV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 ONV 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 ONV find?
LR61 ONV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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