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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 AEYMOT history

LS61 AEY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LS61 AEY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,530 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 AEY
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
19 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 AEY was last recorded at 129,530 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 7,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,954 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,576 miles
Average per year
7,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,530 miles
  • 2024 – 121,954 miles
  • 2023 – 116,050 miles
  • 2022 – 112,355 miles
  • 2021 – 109,556 miles
  • 2020 – 105,450 miles
  • 2019 – 101,063 miles
  • 2018 – 97,810 miles
  • 2017 – 92,303 miles
  • 2016 – 86,003 miles
  • 2015 – 66,149 miles
  • 2014 – 43,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,530 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,530 miles (+7,576)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    719528958505
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,954 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,954 miles
    Test number
    173685124265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail121,953 miles (+5,903)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    593810829999
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,050 miles (+3,695)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,050 miles
    Test number
    685300870278
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,355 miles (+2,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    682707895190
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,556 miles (+4,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,556 miles
    Test number
    774373738821
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass105,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,450 miles
    Test number
    513065435893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,444 miles (+4,381)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,444 miles
    Test number
    356438889699
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn from inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn from inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass101,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    580603366906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,063 miles (+3,253)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    953913053581
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass97,810 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,810 miles
    Test number
    957963849929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,303 miles (+6,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,303 miles
    Test number
    514806499620
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMajor oil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly worn

  13. Pass86,003 miles (+19,854)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,003 miles
    Test number
    349233194754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,149 miles (+585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,149 miles
    Test number
    825290625276
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail65,564 miles (+22,501)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    327039495167
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,063 miles
    Test number
    817339004274
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS61 AEY

Does LS61 AEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 AEY is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 AEY?
The MOT on LS61 AEY is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 AEY done?
LS61 AEY was recorded at 129,530 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,608 miles a year.
Has LS61 AEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 AEY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 AEY 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 LS61 AEY find?
LS61 AEY passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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