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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 OYWMOT history

LR61 OYW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LR61 OYW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,635 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 OYW
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
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 OYW was last recorded at 120,635 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 2,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2018: 17,650 miles, lower than 79,147 miles on 30 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,846 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,789 miles
Average per year
7,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,635 miles
  • 2024 – 117,846 miles
  • 2023 – 115,361 miles
  • 2022 – 111,831 miles
  • 2021 – 102,671 miles
  • 2020 – 95,530 miles
  • 2019 – 87,487 miles
  • 2018 – 17,650 miles
  • 2017 – 70,485 miles
  • 2016 – 60,604 miles
  • 2015 – 51,431 miles
  • 2014 – 43,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,635 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Coolant leak around inlet manifold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Auxiliary drive belt has cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,635 miles
    Test number
    422540539107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail120,635 miles (+2,789)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,635 miles
    Test number
    118898615333
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,846 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,846 miles
    Test number
    930956059392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass115,361 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,361 miles
    Test number
    450784384346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,831 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,831 miles
    Test number
    475949279556
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak around inlet manifold
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt has cracks
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber upper casing corroded

  6. Fail111,831 miles (+9,160)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,831 miles
    Test number
    496359987745
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak around inlet manifold
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt has cracks
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber upper casing corroded
    • AdvisoryEmission retest after repairs

  7. Pass102,671 miles (+7,141)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,671 miles
    Test number
    754909063513
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,530 miles (+8,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,530 miles
    Test number
    734705243766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,487 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    687463768263
    • AdvisoryManufacturer engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod has Slight play in joint.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 3.5 - 2 - 2.5 mm
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Vredestein 215/45R16 7 - 7 - 7 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 5.5 - 5.5 - 5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Vredestein 215/45R16 7 - 7 - 7 mm

  10. Fail87,487 miles (+69,837)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    477759027611
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacturer engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod has Slight play in joint.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 3.5 - 2 - 2.5 mm
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Vredestein 215/45R16 7 - 7 - 7 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 5.5 - 5.5 - 5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Vredestein 215/45R16 7 - 7 - 7 mm

  11. Pass17,650 miles (-61,497)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    17,650 miles
    Test number
    429122854625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 5.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 6.5 - 7 - 6.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Landsail 215/45R16 2.5 - 2.5 - 2.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 6.5 - 7 - 6 mm

  12. Fail79,147 miles (+8,662)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,147 miles
    Test number
    264480205629
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 5.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 6.5 - 7 - 6.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Landsail 215/45R16 2.5 - 2.5 - 2.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 6.5 - 7 - 6 mm

  13. Pass70,485 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,485 miles
    Test number
    909030006289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 7 - 6.5 - 6.5 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 7 - 7 - 7 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Landsail 215/45R16 3.5 - 4 - 3.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 7 - 7.5 - 7 mm

  14. Fail70,485 miles (+9,881)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,485 miles
    Test number
    100559269438
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 7 - 6.5 - 6.5 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 7 - 7 - 7 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Landsail 215/45R16 3.5 - 4 - 3.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Pirelli 215/45R16 7 - 7.5 - 7 mm

  15. Pass60,604 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    541326601862
    • AdvisoryMoved Offside front wheel to nearside and nearside to offside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Landsail 215/45ZR16 6-7-5 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Continental 215/45R16 2.5-3-3 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Side wall and tread cracking due to deterioration of tyre structure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Dunlop 215/45R16 1.6-2-2 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Continental 215/45R16 2.5-3-3 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted, restricting view of some vehicle components.

  16. Fail60,604 miles (+9,173)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    210926301613
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Landsail 215/45ZR16 6-7-5 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Continental 215/45R16 2.5-3-3 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Side wall and tread cracking due to deterioration of tyre structure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Dunlop 215/45R16 1.6-2-2 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Continental 215/45R16 2.5-3-3 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted, restricting view of some vehicle components.

  17. Pass51,431 miles (+8,280)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,431 miles
    Test number
    302591711663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Dunlop 215/45R16 3-4-3 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Continental 215/45R16 3-3-3 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Dunlop 215/45R16 3-4-3 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Continental 215/45R16 3-4-4 mm
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail43,151 miles3 repaired4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,151 miles
    Test number
    349668604336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre Dunlop 215/45R16 4-6-4 mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre Continental 215/45R16 3-4-3 mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre Dunlop 215/45R16 5-6-5 mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre Continental 215/45R16 4-4-4 mm
    • NoteRear wiper not clearing srceen effectively.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass43,151 miles4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,151 miles
    Test number
    939158704305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre Dunlop 215/45R16 4-6-4 mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre Continental 215/45R16 3-4-3 mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre Dunlop 215/45R16 5-6-5 mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre Continental 215/45R16 4-4-4 mm
    • NoteRear wiper not clearing srceen effectively.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LR61 OYW

Does LR61 OYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 OYW is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 OYW?
The MOT on LR61 OYW is valid until 7 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 OYW done?
LR61 OYW was recorded at 120,635 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 7,037 miles a year.
Has LR61 OYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 OYW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 OYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR61 OYW find?
LR61 OYW passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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