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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LS61 BYMMOT history

LS61 BYM is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LS61 BYM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,309 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BYM was last recorded at 102,309 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,034 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,275 miles
Average per year
7,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,309 miles
  • 2025 – 100,034 miles
  • 2023 – 94,362 miles
  • 2022 – 79,081 miles
  • 2021 – 65,558 miles
  • 2020 – 53,954 miles
  • 2019 – 48,721 miles
  • 2018 – 44,569 miles
  • 2017 – 36,709 miles
  • 2016 – 25,763 miles
  • 2015 – 20,742 miles
  • 2014 – 15,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,309 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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 fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Damp around fuel filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,309 miles (+2,275)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,309 miles
    Test number
    404041549898
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass100,034 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,034 miles
    Test number
    673793912256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Damp around fuel filter
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail100,023 miles (+5,661)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,023 miles
    Test number
    979147965478
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Damp around fuel filter
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,362 miles
    Test number
    496117185493
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail94,362 miles (+15,281)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,362 miles
    Test number
    360388304373
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,081 miles
    Test number
    913753346520
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail79,081 miles (+13,523)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,081 miles
    Test number
    294801822958
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass65,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    872222378571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail65,558 miles (+11,604)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    431427553213
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass53,954 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    276130574991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,721 miles
    Test number
    968067661737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail48,721 miles (+4,152)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,721 miles
    Test number
    111554944927
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass44,569 miles (+7,860)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    578773821020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,709 miles
    Test number
    967232006113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail36,709 miles (+10,946)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,709 miles
    Test number
    873159729106
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass25,763 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,763 miles
    Test number
    319800705531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,742 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,742 miles
    Test number
    464067961577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,938 miles
    Test number
    927456064285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BYM

Does LS61 BYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BYM is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BYM?
The MOT on LS61 BYM is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 BYM done?
LS61 BYM was recorded at 102,309 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,627 miles a year.
Has LS61 BYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BYM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 BYM 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 BYM find?
LS61 BYM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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