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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LS61 DPNMOT history

LS61 DPN is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LS61 DPN white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,547 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 DPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 DPN was last recorded at 153,547 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,869 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,678 miles
Average per year
10,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,547 miles
  • 2025 – 147,869 miles
  • 2024 – 141,057 miles
  • 2023 – 135,784 miles
  • 2022 – 125,012 miles
  • 2021 – 121,285 miles
  • 2020 – 109,785 miles
  • 2019 – 103,298 miles
  • 2018 – 96,185 miles
  • 2017 – 89,854 miles
  • 2016 – 72,790 miles
  • 2015 – 45,519 miles
  • 2014 – 24,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,547 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Handbrake performance only just met and would advise adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,547 miles (+5,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,547 miles
    Test number
    819723820471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,869 miles (+6,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,869 miles
    Test number
    258453969418
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box inlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box inlet pipe joint deteriorated

  3. Pass141,057 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,057 miles
    Test number
    143752120636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake performance only just met and would advise adjustment or repair

  4. Fail141,035 miles (+5,251)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,035 miles
    Test number
    267737076432
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe flexible coupling / temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake performance only just met and would advise adjustment or repair

  5. Pass135,784 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,784 miles
    Test number
    448901228525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail135,706 miles (+10,694)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,706 miles
    Test number
    121208856308
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,012 miles (+3,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,012 miles
    Test number
    424082687221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,285 miles
    Test number
    530425337428
    • AdvisoryFuel cap door missing

  9. Fail121,285 miles (+11,500)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,285 miles
    Test number
    164079364132
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap door missing

  10. Pass109,785 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,785 miles
    Test number
    589843828472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass109,690 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,690 miles
    Test number
    975438080523
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail109,690 miles (+6,392)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,690 miles
    Test number
    986615108057
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass103,298 miles (+7,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    103,298 miles
    Test number
    580936287006
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass96,185 miles (+6,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    218368771926
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass89,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,854 miles
    Test number
    994432723623
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake sticking

  16. Fail89,854 miles (+17,064)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,854 miles
    Test number
    591254508870
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake sticking

  17. Pass72,790 miles (+27,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    963016541296
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 TO 3 MM BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,519 miles
    Test number
    268503545107
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail45,519 miles (+20,924)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,519 miles
    Test number
    686353245154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass24,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,595 miles
    Test number
    155983064135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,595 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,595 miles
    Test number
    988263364100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS61 DPN

Does LS61 DPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 DPN is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 DPN?
The MOT on LS61 DPN is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 DPN done?
LS61 DPN was recorded at 153,547 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 10,549 miles a year.
Has LS61 DPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 DPN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 DPN 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 DPN find?
LS61 DPN passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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