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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LR61 YVCMOT history

LR61 YVC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

LR61 YVC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2024
Mileage
91,146 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 YVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 YVC was last recorded at 91,146 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 6,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,429 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,717 miles
Average per year
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,146 miles
  • 2022 – 84,429 miles
  • 2021 – 72,811 miles
  • 2020 – 72,463 miles
  • 2019 – 69,738 miles
  • 2018 – 61,193 miles
  • 2017 – 53,328 miles
  • 2016 – 43,162 miles
  • 2015 – 33,911 miles
  • 2014 – 26,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,146 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,146 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,146 miles
    Test number
    918996824068
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail91,144 miles (+6,715)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,144 miles
    Test number
    743677810379
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component insecure headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass84,429 miles (+22)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,429 miles
    Test number
    850554030846
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail84,407 miles (+11,596)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    691289141616
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass72,811 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    612949781740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,463 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,463 miles
    Test number
    172714961918
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail72,419 miles (+2,681)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    376561194525
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,738 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,738 miles
    Test number
    789345258085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,193 miles
    Test number
    258905911077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,193 miles (+7,865)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,193 miles
    Test number
    223349240050
    • MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass53,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    567329225306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail53,328 miles (+10,166)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    339578213052
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass43,162 miles (+9,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,162 miles
    Test number
    238052169705
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass33,911 miles (+7,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,911 miles
    Test number
    151058383215
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass26,615 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    708518554256
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail26,615 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    917738154254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LR61 YVC

Does LR61 YVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 YVC expired on 31 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 YVC?
The MOT on LR61 YVC expired on 31 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 YVC done?
LR61 YVC was recorded at 91,146 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 7,270 miles a year.
Has LR61 YVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 YVC has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 YVC 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 YVC find?
LR61 YVC passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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