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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LS61 JYVMOT history

LS61 JYV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LS61 JYV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,285 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 JYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 JYV was last recorded at 121,285 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,284 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,285 miles
  • 2025 – 110,639 miles
  • 2024 – 106,440 miles
  • 2023 – 103,451 miles
  • 2022 – 100,980 miles
  • 2021 – 98,899 miles
  • 2019 – 96,516 miles
  • 2018 – 84,039 miles
  • 2017 – 73,600 miles
  • 2016 – 62,096 miles
  • 2015 – 47,392 miles
  • 2014 – 27,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,285 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,285 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,285 miles
    Test number
    295000190062
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail121,284 miles (+10,645)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,284 miles
    Test number
    797882734247
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too High (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass110,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,639 miles
    Test number
    585508884801
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail110,639 miles (+4,199)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,639 miles
    Test number
    424634867448
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass106,440 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,440 miles
    Test number
    403745043828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,433 miles (+2,982)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,433 miles
    Test number
    423846132362
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass103,451 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,451 miles
    Test number
    137319825816
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass100,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,980 miles
    Test number
    878058996642
    • 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))

  9. Fail100,980 miles (+2,081)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,980 miles
    Test number
    821021708645
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  10. Pass98,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    261431398739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,899 miles (+2,383)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    279038669004
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass96,516 miles (+12,477)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    622668494933
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass84,039 miles (+10,439)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    482988148725
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass73,600 miles (+11,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    357472923990
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass62,096 miles (+14,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    110758543941
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

  16. Pass47,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,392 miles
    Test number
    305568354519
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber starting to leak

  17. Fail47,392 miles (+19,441)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,392 miles
    Test number
    775545400449
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber starting to leak

  18. Pass27,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,951 miles
    Test number
    687263534213
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS61 JYV

Does LS61 JYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 JYV is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 JYV?
The MOT on LS61 JYV is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 JYV done?
LS61 JYV was recorded at 121,285 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,016 miles a year.
Has LS61 JYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 JYV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 JYV 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 JYV find?
LS61 JYV passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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