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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 TBUMOT history

LR61 TBU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 61,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

LR61 TBU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
61,475 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 TBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 TBU was last recorded at 61,475 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 6,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,009 miles · 12 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,466 miles
Average per year
5,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,475 miles
  • 2023 – 55,009 miles
  • 2022 – 50,208 miles
  • 2021 – 45,285 miles
  • 2020 – 40,100 miles
  • 2019 – 37,217 miles
  • 2018 – 31,407 miles
  • 2017 – 21,806 miles
  • 2016 – 17,029 miles
  • 2015 – 14,351 miles
  • 2014 – 11,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,475 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,475 miles
    Test number
    430234913308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail61,475 miles (+6,466)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,475 miles
    Test number
    102947804720
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass55,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,009 miles
    Test number
    511110351958
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to corrode in section
  4. Fail55,009 miles (+4,801)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,009 miles
    Test number
    693840177135
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass50,208 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,208 miles
    Test number
    151799472537
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail50,208 miles (+4,923)3 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,208 miles
    Test number
    310525293215
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass45,285 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,285 miles
    Test number
    994051643412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    973628996825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,100 miles (+2,883)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    977027975065
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass37,217 miles (+5,810)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,217 miles
    Test number
    232952917468
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass31,407 miles (+9,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,407 miles
    Test number
    406021126208
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak back of engine area
  12. Pass21,806 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    21,806 miles
    Test number
    844814770180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,029 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,029 miles
    Test number
    649920798961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,351 miles (+3,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    14,351 miles
    Test number
    748806954858
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass11,027 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    11,027 miles
    Test number
    248608284213
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear service brake both hold for a split second on way down

Questions about LR61 TBU

Does LR61 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 TBU expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 TBU?
The MOT on LR61 TBU expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 TBU done?
LR61 TBU was recorded at 61,475 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 5,034 miles a year.
Has LR61 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 TBU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR61 TBU 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 TBU find?
LR61 TBU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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