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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 BYAMOT history

LS61 BYA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LS61 BYA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,120 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BYA was last recorded at 53,120 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,889 miles · 6 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
231 miles
Average per year
4,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,120 miles
  • 2025 – 52,889 miles
  • 2024 – 50,821 miles
  • 2023 – 49,429 miles
  • 2022 – 45,709 miles
  • 2021 – 40,405 miles
  • 2020 – 36,346 miles
  • 2019 – 28,235 miles
  • 2018 – 21,136 miles
  • 2017 – 14,924 miles
  • 2016 – 10,847 miles
  • 2015 – 8,260 miles
  • 2014 – 5,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,120 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,120 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,120 miles
    Test number
    238793040239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,889 miles (+2,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    483701189009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass50,821 miles (+1,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,821 miles
    Test number
    717488332542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass49,429 miles (+3,720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,429 miles
    Test number
    244150250720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass45,709 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    661376676895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both shock mounts worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail45,709 miles (+5,304)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    650169810321
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both shock mounts worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass40,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,405 miles
    Test number
    503806217561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail40,405 miles (+4,059)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,405 miles
    Test number
    362603204341
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass36,346 miles (+8,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,346 miles
    Test number
    642772508759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass28,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    613488965079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail28,235 miles (+7,099)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    693115737103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass21,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    21,136 miles
    Test number
    881076260884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail21,136 miles (+6,212)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,136 miles
    Test number
    904985513127
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass14,924 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    14,924 miles
    Test number
    975130728413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,847 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    10,847 miles
    Test number
    511602762048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    8,260 miles
    Test number
    404134891042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail8,260 miles (+2,716)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,260 miles
    Test number
    887779907233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass5,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    5,544 miles
    Test number
    105916764270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BYA

Does LS61 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BYA is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BYA?
The MOT on LS61 BYA is valid until 9 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 BYA done?
LS61 BYA was recorded at 53,120 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
Has LS61 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BYA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS61 BYA 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 BYA find?
LS61 BYA passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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