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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 PZXMOT history

LR61 PZX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LR61 PZX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,155 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 PZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 PZX was last recorded at 108,155 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 7,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,790 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,365 miles
Average per year
7,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,155 miles
  • 2025 – 100,790 miles
  • 2024 – 94,001 miles
  • 2023 – 86,472 miles
  • 2022 – 78,185 miles
  • 2021 – 70,088 miles
  • 2020 – 61,060 miles
  • 2019 – 53,812 miles
  • 2018 – 45,339 miles
  • 2017 – 39,707 miles
  • 2016 – 33,074 miles
  • 2015 – 26,877 miles
  • 2014 – 20,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,155 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,155 miles (+7,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    904624528963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.
  2. Pass100,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,790 miles
    Test number
    119717155122
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail100,790 miles (+6,789)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,790 miles
    Test number
    269338169214
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass94,001 miles (+7,529)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    369852762884
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.
  5. Pass86,472 miles (+8,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,472 miles
    Test number
    713811859737
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass78,185 miles (+8,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,185 miles
    Test number
    990320597589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass70,088 miles (+9,028)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,088 miles
    Test number
    723766271483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,060 miles (+7,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    684955410341
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass53,812 miles (+8,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,812 miles
    Test number
    642454983191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass45,339 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    880697795603
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass39,707 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,707 miles
    Test number
    353324927699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,074 miles
    Test number
    651281602432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,074 miles (+6,197)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,074 miles
    Test number
    867606593244
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  14. Pass26,877 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,877 miles
    Test number
    403983343616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,023 miles
    Test number
    996843384239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 PZX

Does LR61 PZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 PZX is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 PZX?
The MOT on LR61 PZX is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 PZX done?
LR61 PZX was recorded at 108,155 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,349 miles a year.
Has LR61 PZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 PZX has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 PZX 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 PZX find?
LR61 PZX passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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