Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LS61 BTXMOT history
LS61 BTX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 95,050 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,429 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 BTX
- 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
- 14 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 BTX was last recorded at 95,050 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 8,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,636 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,414 miles
- Average per year
- 6,429 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,050 miles
- 2025 – 86,636 miles
- 2024 – 80,942 miles
- 2023 – 73,933 miles
- 2022 – 67,609 miles
- 2021 – 61,139 miles
- 2020 – 56,210 miles
- 2019 – 52,434 miles
- 2018 – 46,280 miles
- 2017 – 42,687 miles
- 2016 – 33,338 miles
- 2015 – 26,563 miles
- 2014 – 18,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,050 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,050 miles (+8,414)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 95,050 miles
- Test number
- 364564664406
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,636 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 86,636 miles
- Test number
- 109009279456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail86,636 miles (+5,694)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,636 miles
- Test number
- 852936491483
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,942 miles (+7,009)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 80,942 miles
- Test number
- 569229342547
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,933 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 73,933 miles
- Test number
- 624913420559
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail73,932 miles (+6,323)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,932 miles
- Test number
- 342700976147
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,609 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 67,609 miles
- Test number
- 622978015800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,609 miles (+6,470)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,609 miles
- Test number
- 839940769669
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass61,139 miles (+4,929)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 61,139 miles
- Test number
- 366367166572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 56,210 miles
- Test number
- 225018770071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,210 miles (+3,776)3 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,210 miles
- Test number
- 141124126783
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Pass52,434 miles (+6,154)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 52,434 miles
- Test number
- 789531061084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,280 miles (+3,593)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 46,280 miles
- Test number
- 349877739816
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass42,687 miles (+9,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 42,687 miles
- Test number
- 355493326352
- AdvisoryFront No plate damaged.
Pass33,338 miles (+6,775)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 33,338 miles
- Test number
- 667233888791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,563 miles (+8,096)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 26,563 miles
- Test number
- 918449108552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 18,467 miles
- Test number
- 268569054218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS61 BTX
- Does LS61 BTX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BTX is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 BTX?
- The MOT on LS61 BTX is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS61 BTX done?
- LS61 BTX was recorded at 95,050 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 6,429 miles a year.
- Has LS61 BTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 BTX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS61 BTX 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 BTX find?
- LS61 BTX passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.
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