
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
LS61 UGHMOT history
LS61 UGH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 79,139 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,707 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 UGH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 7 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 UGH was last recorded at 79,139 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 77,329 miles · 13 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1,810 miles
- Average per year
- 4,707 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,139 miles
- 2025 – 64,990 miles
- 2024 – 53,823 miles
- 2023 – 46,767 miles
- 2022 – 41,379 miles
- 2021 – 39,822 miles
- 2020 – 37,931 miles
- 2019 – 35,114 miles
- 2018 – 33,397 miles
- 2017 – 31,708 miles
- 2016 – 29,962 miles
- 2015 – 27,562 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside mirror cover missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,139 miles (+1,810)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 79,139 miles
- Test number
- 332254533912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,329 miles (+12,339)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 77,329 miles
- Test number
- 121579767049
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
Pass64,990 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 64,990 miles
- Test number
- 497695390613
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail64,986 miles (+11,163)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,986 miles
- Test number
- 988977855323
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (ON LIMIT) and badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside daytime running light on. Undertrays fitted. TPMS Warning light on.
Pass53,823 miles (+7,056)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 53,823 miles
- Test number
- 981224174736
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass46,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 46,767 miles
- Test number
- 283592262346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,767 miles (+5,388)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,767 miles
- Test number
- 641867619415
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Pass41,379 miles (+1,557)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 41,379 miles
- Test number
- 493289150726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,822 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 39,822 miles
- Test number
- 202872869219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail39,818 miles (+1,887)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,818 miles
- Test number
- 747431791997
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass37,931 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 37,931 miles
- Test number
- 564435651331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail37,923 miles (+2,809)3 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,923 miles
- Test number
- 374109545697
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass35,114 miles (+1,717)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 35,114 miles
- Test number
- 306756621123
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryO/s/rear wheel different to the others
Pass33,397 miles (+1,689)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 33,397 miles
- Test number
- 646015549309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,708 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 31,708 miles
- Test number
- 244628562911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,962 miles (+2,400)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 29,962 miles
- Test number
- 176729327831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,562 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 27,562 miles
- Test number
- 510448966502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS61 UGH
- Does LS61 UGH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 UGH is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 UGH?
- The MOT on LS61 UGH is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS61 UGH done?
- LS61 UGH was recorded at 79,139 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 4,707 miles a year.
- Has LS61 UGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 UGH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS61 UGH 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 UGH find?
- LS61 UGH passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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