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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LS61 BYTMOT history

LS61 BYT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LS61 BYT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,402 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BYT was last recorded at 88,402 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 9,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,124 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,278 miles
Average per year
6,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,402 miles
  • 2025 – 79,124 miles
  • 2024 – 74,106 miles
  • 2023 – 67,244 miles
  • 2021 – 65,642 miles
  • 2020 – 56,139 miles
  • 2019 – 46,969 miles
  • 2018 – 36,938 miles
  • 2017 – 31,873 miles
  • 2016 – 26,810 miles
  • 2015 – 21,492 miles
  • 2014 – 17,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,402 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,402 miles (+9,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,402 miles
    Test number
    852253616411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass79,124 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,124 miles
    Test number
    953840543113
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail79,124 miles (+5,018)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,124 miles
    Test number
    819419380272
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass74,106 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,106 miles
    Test number
    924644768916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,244 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,244 miles
    Test number
    571203800091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,642 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,642 miles
    Test number
    234300134578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,139 miles (+9,170)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    389312128623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,969 miles (+10,031)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,969 miles
    Test number
    687334357541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,938 miles
    Test number
    902371787785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail36,934 miles (+5,061)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,934 miles
    Test number
    441295558724
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing 4 one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass31,873 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,873 miles
    Test number
    763720506660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,810 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,810 miles
    Test number
    376986745522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,492 miles (+4,303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,492 miles
    Test number
    396208953409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisorySmall marks on front screen
  14. Pass17,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,189 miles
    Test number
    287633684232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BYT

Does LS61 BYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BYT is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BYT?
The MOT on LS61 BYT is valid until 5 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 BYT done?
LS61 BYT was recorded at 88,402 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,335 miles a year.
Has LS61 BYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BYT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 BYT 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 BYT find?
LS61 BYT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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