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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 BTVMOT history

LS61 BTV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 196,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

LS61 BTV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,697 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BTV was last recorded at 196,697 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 11,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,756 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,941 miles
Average per year
15,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,697 miles
  • 2024 – 184,756 miles
  • 2023 – 167,187 miles
  • 2022 – 154,111 miles
  • 2021 – 131,134 miles
  • 2020 – 108,926 miles
  • 2019 – 85,759 miles
  • 2018 – 68,659 miles
  • 2017 – 65,671 miles
  • 2016 – 43,508 miles
  • 2015 – 34,549 miles
  • 2014 – 27,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,697 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,697 miles (+11,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,697 miles
    Test number
    355309725018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,756 miles (+17,569)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    184,756 miles
    Test number
    629670577285
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass167,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,187 miles
    Test number
    509053677064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,187 miles (+13,076)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,187 miles
    Test number
    300167747403
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,111 miles (+22,977)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,111 miles
    Test number
    156102939646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,134 miles (+22,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,134 miles
    Test number
    666750499778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,926 miles
    Test number
    239610088841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail108,926 miles (+23,167)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,926 miles
    Test number
    975891492509
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,759 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    681277986187
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s front off\s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail85,759 miles (+17,100)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    735676368430
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s front off\s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass68,659 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    521822718000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,671 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,671 miles
    Test number
    923226761550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail65,600 miles (+22,092)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    320258670959
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,508 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,508 miles
    Test number
    848513405541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,549 miles (+6,657)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,549 miles
    Test number
    191028006957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,892 miles
    Test number
    598278054293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BTV

Does LS61 BTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BTV is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BTV?
The MOT on LS61 BTV is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 BTV done?
LS61 BTV was recorded at 196,697 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 15,090 miles a year.
Has LS61 BTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BTV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS61 BTV 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 BTV find?
LS61 BTV passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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