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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 JLOMOT history

LS61 JLO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LS61 JLO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
65,616 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 JLO
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
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 JLO was last recorded at 65,616 miles on 5 May 2026, 7,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,489 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,127 miles
Average per year
4,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,616 miles
  • 2025 – 58,489 miles
  • 2024 – 55,927 miles
  • 2023 – 54,484 miles
  • 2022 – 51,486 miles
  • 2021 – 45,603 miles
  • 2020 – 39,770 miles
  • 2019 – 34,435 miles
  • 2018 – 30,475 miles
  • 2017 – 27,189 miles
  • 2016 – 23,859 miles
  • 2015 – 19,644 miles
  • 2014 – 15,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,616 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,616 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,616 miles
    Test number
    115038567721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,489 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    710510947666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,927 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    592970407748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,484 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,484 miles
    Test number
    160167296574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,482 miles (+2,996)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    469211097412
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass51,486 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    234661249146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,476 miles (+5,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,476 miles
    Test number
    767404794945
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass45,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,603 miles
    Test number
    768888908480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,603 miles (+5,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,603 miles
    Test number
    687578779615
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass39,770 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,770 miles
    Test number
    599827319997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,435 miles (+3,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,435 miles
    Test number
    415745461689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  12. Pass30,475 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,475 miles
    Test number
    760645723668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,189 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,189 miles
    Test number
    241310707360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    23,859 miles
    Test number
    970602699673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,859 miles (+4,215)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,859 miles
    Test number
    284207582558
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass19,644 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,644 miles
    Test number
    256374674688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    15,814 miles
    Test number
    776509474252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 JLO

Does LS61 JLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 JLO is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 JLO?
The MOT on LS61 JLO is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 JLO done?
LS61 JLO was recorded at 65,616 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,301 miles a year.
Has LS61 JLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 JLO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS61 JLO 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 JLO find?
LS61 JLO passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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