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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 UBRMOT history

LS61 UBR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 123,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

LS61 UBR grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
123,834 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 UBR
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
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 UBR was last recorded at 123,834 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 7,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2019: 97,336 miles, lower than 97,425 miles on 24 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,699 miles · 23 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,135 miles
Average per year
7,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,834 miles
  • 2023 – 116,699 miles
  • 2020 – 109,728 miles
  • 2019 – 97,336 miles
  • 2018 – 86,022 miles
  • 2017 – 75,146 miles
  • 2016 – 63,182 miles
  • 2015 – 58,517 miles
  • 2014 – 48,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,834 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,834 miles (+7,135)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,834 miles
    Test number
    872919725477
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass116,699 miles (+6,971)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    743717005578
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass109,728 miles (+12,392)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,728 miles
    Test number
    487662732542
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass97,336 miles (-89)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,336 miles
    Test number
    600991120301
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail97,425 miles (+11,403)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,425 miles
    Test number
    277296924035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass86,022 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,022 miles
    Test number
    343227777347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail86,017 miles (+10,871)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,017 miles
    Test number
    376218110900
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass75,146 miles (+11,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,146 miles
    Test number
    382983372801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass63,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    892713150718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,182 miles (+4,665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    791843897756
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  11. Pass58,517 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    591574770201
    • 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)
  12. Fail58,473 miles (+9,591)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,473 miles
    Test number
    145516211152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn unevenly
  13. Pass48,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,882 miles
    Test number
    717087274245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 UBR

Does LS61 UBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 UBR expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 UBR?
The MOT on LS61 UBR expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 UBR done?
LS61 UBR was recorded at 123,834 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 7,664 miles a year.
Has LS61 UBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 UBR has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS61 UBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 UBR find?
LS61 UBR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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