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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 RBFMOT history

LR61 RBF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LR61 RBF grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,448 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 RBF
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
13 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 RBF was last recorded at 70,448 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,920 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,528 miles
Average per year
4,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,448 miles
  • 2025 – 66,920 miles
  • 2024 – 65,860 miles
  • 2023 – 62,259 miles
  • 2022 – 55,813 miles
  • 2021 – 51,536 miles
  • 2020 – 47,335 miles
  • 2019 – 40,064 miles
  • 2018 – 35,804 miles
  • 2017 – 29,863 miles
  • 2016 – 23,247 miles
  • 2015 – 19,739 miles
  • 2014 – 15,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,448 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • TAILGATE WONT OPEN BUT BOOT CAN BE INSPECTED OK VIA SEATS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,448 miles (+3,528)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    968973817035
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass66,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    813159972595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,920 miles (+1,060)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    786511432661
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,860 miles (+3,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,860 miles
    Test number
    314073393337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,259 miles (+6,446)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,259 miles
    Test number
    853237802378
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass55,813 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,813 miles
    Test number
    491859168883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,536 miles (+4,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,536 miles
    Test number
    942283941590
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass47,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    207318996003
    • AdvisoryTAILGATE WONT OPEN BUT BOOT CAN BE INSPECTED OK VIA SEATS

  9. Fail47,335 miles (+7,271)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    704825480190
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTAILGATE WONT OPEN BUT BOOT CAN BE INSPECTED OK VIA SEATS
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON BUT PRE 2012

  10. Pass40,064 miles (+4,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    560342191997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass35,804 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,804 miles
    Test number
    501778582096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,863 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,863 miles
    Test number
    361320888423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,247 miles
    Test number
    162491211199
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  14. Fail23,247 miles (+3,508)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,247 miles
    Test number
    850556213852
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  15. Pass19,739 miles (+4,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,739 miles
    Test number
    738632836318
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished in the treads

  16. Pass15,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,541 miles
    Test number
    866668954275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 RBF

Does LR61 RBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 RBF is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 RBF?
The MOT on LR61 RBF is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 RBF done?
LR61 RBF was recorded at 70,448 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,581 miles a year.
Has LR61 RBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 RBF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 RBF 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 RBF find?
LR61 RBF passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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