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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 KCVMOT history

LS61 KCV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

LS61 KCV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
97,246 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 KCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 KCV was last recorded at 97,246 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 5,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,288 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,958 miles
Average per year
7,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,246 miles
  • 2024 – 91,288 miles
  • 2023 – 85,064 miles
  • 2022 – 77,529 miles
  • 2021 – 70,488 miles
  • 2020 – 60,126 miles
  • 2019 – 56,869 miles
  • 2018 – 54,477 miles
  • 2017 – 41,651 miles
  • 2016 – 34,255 miles
  • 2015 – 29,868 miles
  • 2014 – 20,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,246 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear WING DAMAGED
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,246 miles
    Test number
    481425994929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WING DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail97,246 miles (+5,958)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,246 miles
    Test number
    124984272193
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WING DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass91,288 miles (+6,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    221836133649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass85,064 miles (+7,535)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,064 miles
    Test number
    898383864289
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass77,529 miles (+7,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,529 miles
    Test number
    241772876161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass70,488 miles (+10,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    523973815847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass60,126 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,126 miles
    Test number
    303310933243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,869 miles (+2,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    433414438619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
  9. Pass54,477 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,477 miles
    Test number
    371394641855
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  10. Fail54,476 miles (+12,825)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    607458969897
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront + rear discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront + rear pads low
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre 2.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  11. Pass41,651 miles (+7,396)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,651 miles
    Test number
    133278200301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,255 miles (+4,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,255 miles
    Test number
    482035686554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass29,868 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,868 miles
    Test number
    380443661252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,349 miles
    Test number
    425686864258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,349 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,349 miles
    Test number
    995476264200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LS61 KCV

Does LS61 KCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 KCV expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 KCV?
The MOT on LS61 KCV expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 KCV done?
LS61 KCV was recorded at 97,246 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 7,082 miles a year.
Has LS61 KCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 KCV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 KCV 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 KCV find?
LS61 KCV passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wing damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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