Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LS61 KAJMOT history
LS61 KAJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,301 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 85,301 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,607 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 KAJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 7 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 KAJ was last recorded at 85,301 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 85,291 miles · 22 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 5,607 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,301 miles
- 2025 – 81,609 miles
- 2024 – 78,050 miles
- 2023 – 76,117 miles
- 2022 – 71,377 miles
- 2021 – 63,498 miles
- 2020 – 57,296 miles
- 2019 – 49,430 miles
- 2018 – 42,264 miles
- 2017 – 33,949 miles
- 2015 – 26,451 miles
- 2014 – 19,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,301 miles
- AdvisoryFront exhaust has a minor leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,301 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 85,301 miles
- Test number
- 243333331900
- AdvisoryFront exhaust has a minor leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,291 miles (+3,682)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,291 miles
- Test number
- 871591912207
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,609 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 81,609 miles
- Test number
- 200086178567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,609 miles (+3,559)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,609 miles
- Test number
- 294855568381
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,050 miles (+1,933)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,050 miles
- Test number
- 247143779370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,117 miles (+4,740)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 76,117 miles
- Test number
- 895785502382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass71,377 miles (+1,456)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 71,377 miles
- Test number
- 721676163120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,921 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 69,921 miles
- Test number
- 711866852550
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail69,921 miles (+6,423)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,921 miles
- Test number
- 641204454198
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass63,498 miles (+6,202)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 63,498 miles
- Test number
- 185632478725
- 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))
Pass57,296 miles (+7,866)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 57,296 miles
- Test number
- 616001231291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,430 miles (+7,166)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 49,430 miles
- Test number
- 679031607746
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- 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))
Pass42,264 miles (+8,315)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 42,264 miles
- Test number
- 236197747086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass33,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 33,949 miles
- Test number
- 573570118861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,949 miles (+7,498)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,949 miles
- Test number
- 546064748817
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass26,451 miles (+6,089)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 26,451 miles
- Test number
- 404393898105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,362 miles (+641)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 20,362 miles
- Test number
- 449005715069
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 19,721 miles
- Test number
- 175336584280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS61 KAJ
- Does LS61 KAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 KAJ is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 KAJ?
- The MOT on LS61 KAJ is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS61 KAJ done?
- LS61 KAJ was recorded at 85,301 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,607 miles a year.
- Has LS61 KAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 KAJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS61 KAJ 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 KAJ find?
- LS61 KAJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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