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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 OYLMOT history

LR61 OYL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

LR61 OYL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,260 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR61 OYL was last recorded at 97,260 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,371 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
6,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,260 miles
  • 2024 – 95,371 miles
  • 2023 – 92,839 miles
  • 2022 – 89,827 miles
  • 2021 – 83,668 miles
  • 2020 – 74,497 miles
  • 2019 – 65,972 miles
  • 2018 – 56,767 miles
  • 2017 – 47,092 miles
  • 2015 – 35,368 miles
  • 2014 – 27,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,260 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,260 miles (+1,889)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,260 miles
    Test number
    642488611750
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,371 miles (+2,532)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,371 miles
    Test number
    557447046352
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass92,839 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    838026405785
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail92,839 miles (+3,012)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    153488104615
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass89,827 miles (+6,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,827 miles
    Test number
    816758651737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,668 miles (+9,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,668 miles
    Test number
    391921569377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass74,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    520108760531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,497 miles (+8,525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    451821998753
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass65,972 miles (+9,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,972 miles
    Test number
    408394154435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass56,767 miles (+9,675)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,767 miles
    Test number
    758928677870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,092 miles (+11,724)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,092 miles
    Test number
    878373730109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,368 miles (+7,613)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,368 miles
    Test number
    945582940806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,755 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,755 miles
    Test number
    686403534250
    • NoteNsf wiper split

Questions about LR61 OYL

Does LR61 OYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 OYL is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 OYL?
The MOT on LR61 OYL is valid until 1 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 OYL done?
LR61 OYL was recorded at 97,260 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
Has LR61 OYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 OYL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 OYL 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 OYL find?
LR61 OYL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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