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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LR61 VGFMOT history

LR61 VGF is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 167,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LR61 VGF white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
167,764 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VGF was last recorded at 167,764 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,749 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,764 miles
  • 2024 – 166,255 miles
  • 2023 – 164,498 miles
  • 2022 – 163,742 miles
  • 2021 – 162,842 miles
  • 2020 – 161,028 miles
  • 2019 – 160,019 miles
  • 2018 – 157,091 miles
  • 2017 – 146,765 miles
  • 2016 – 136,643 miles
  • 2015 – 116,480 miles
  • 2014 – 88,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,764 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,764 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,764 miles
    Test number
    519944736499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,749 miles (+1,494)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,749 miles
    Test number
    506746333432
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass166,255 miles (+1,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,255 miles
    Test number
    471344950339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,498 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,498 miles
    Test number
    281585796902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass163,742 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,742 miles
    Test number
    502426901380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,842 miles (+1,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,842 miles
    Test number
    348061233149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass161,028 miles (+1,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,028 miles
    Test number
    930635532257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass160,019 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,019 miles
    Test number
    449451061174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,091 miles (+10,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,091 miles
    Test number
    279302560224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,765 miles (+10,122)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,765 miles
    Test number
    990622805513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,643 miles (+20,163)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,643 miles
    Test number
    362799490720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,480 miles
    Test number
    644335101636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail116,480 miles (+28,161)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,480 miles
    Test number
    791771346315
    • FailureFront brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass88,319 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,319 miles
    Test number
    338967784472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,978 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    178451184238
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR61 VGF

Does LR61 VGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 VGF expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VGF?
The MOT on LR61 VGF expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 VGF done?
LR61 VGF was recorded at 167,764 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 7,244 miles a year.
Has LR61 VGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VGF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 VGF 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 VGF find?
LR61 VGF passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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