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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 RCYMOT history

LR61 RCY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LR61 RCY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,813 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 RCY
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
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 RCY was last recorded at 144,813 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 14,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2022: 90,827 miles, lower than 90,872 miles on 11 Aug 2022.

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
130,599 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,214 miles
Average per year
8,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,813 miles
  • 2025 – 130,599 miles
  • 2024 – 116,336 miles
  • 2023 – 98,461 miles
  • 2022 – 90,827 miles
  • 2021 – 84,502 miles
  • 2020 – 79,494 miles
  • 2019 – 73,541 miles
  • 2018 – 69,197 miles
  • 2017 – 66,082 miles
  • 2016 – 58,312 miles
  • 2015 – 51,134 miles
  • 2014 – 40,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,813 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,813 miles (+14,214)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,813 miles
    Test number
    696507174702
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass130,599 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,599 miles
    Test number
    346568421805
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail130,591 miles (+14,255)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,591 miles
    Test number
    857005297241
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass116,336 miles (+17,875)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,336 miles
    Test number
    790938955553
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,461 miles
    Test number
    861989610521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,461 miles (+7,634)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,461 miles
    Test number
    330018405228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,827 miles (-45)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,827 miles
    Test number
    829510811058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,872 miles (+6,370)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    342776249819
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,502 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    372154800356
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail84,502 miles (+5,008)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    654108246853
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass79,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,494 miles
    Test number
    186520053071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,494 miles (+5,953)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,494 miles
    Test number
    911387076796
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass73,541 miles (+4,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,541 miles
    Test number
    843921206283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass69,197 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,197 miles
    Test number
    116045076169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,082 miles (+7,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    464832839733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass58,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    535231339763
    • AdvisoryFront lower control arm bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock starting to leak

  17. Fail58,312 miles (+7,178)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    208943350806
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront lower control arm bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock starting to leak

  18. Pass51,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,134 miles
    Test number
    452579663272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,134 miles (+10,674)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,134 miles
    Test number
    647314574621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,460 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    836804954294
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass40,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    979934854208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 RCY

Does LR61 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 RCY is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 RCY?
The MOT on LR61 RCY is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 RCY done?
LR61 RCY was recorded at 144,813 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 8,742 miles a year.
Has LR61 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 RCY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 RCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR61 RCY find?
LR61 RCY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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