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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 RAXMOT history

LR61 RAX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LR61 RAX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,042 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 RAX
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
12 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 RAX was last recorded at 75,042 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 6,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,894 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,148 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,042 miles
  • 2025 – 68,894 miles
  • 2024 – 66,360 miles
  • 2022 – 58,211 miles
  • 2021 – 51,924 miles
  • 2020 – 46,467 miles
  • 2019 – 41,424 miles
  • 2018 – 36,084 miles
  • 2017 – 28,113 miles
  • 2016 – 22,769 miles
  • 2015 – 15,083 miles
  • 2014 – 11,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,042 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,042 miles (+6,148)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,042 miles
    Test number
    334918388063
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass68,894 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,894 miles
    Test number
    134075569138
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail68,894 miles (+2,534)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,894 miles
    Test number
    284398827030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass66,360 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    893813036764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,211 miles (+6,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    799197123925
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass51,924 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    809213493036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,467 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,467 miles
    Test number
    880252344277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,466 miles (+5,042)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    501203399156
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass41,424 miles (+5,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,424 miles
    Test number
    564064249464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing low outside edge
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass36,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,084 miles
    Test number
    150184649350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracks between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Fail36,084 miles (+7,971)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,084 miles
    Test number
    837799158179
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracks between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass28,113 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,113 miles
    Test number
    595134422311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,769 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,769 miles
    Test number
    337408702231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,083 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,083 miles
    Test number
    681240490594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,364 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,364 miles
    Test number
    216913054292
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LR61 RAX

Does LR61 RAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 RAX is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 RAX?
The MOT on LR61 RAX is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 RAX done?
LR61 RAX was recorded at 75,042 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has LR61 RAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 RAX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 RAX 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 RAX find?
LR61 RAX passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn, and 1 more.

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