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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 UGMMOT history

LS61 UGM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LS61 UGM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,294 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 UGM
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
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 UGM was last recorded at 75,294 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,095 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
199 miles
Average per year
4,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,294 miles
  • 2023 – 75,095 miles
  • 2022 – 69,337 miles
  • 2021 – 62,043 miles
  • 2020 – 55,546 miles
  • 2019 – 47,614 miles
  • 2018 – 40,112 miles
  • 2017 – 32,330 miles
  • 2016 – 25,242 miles
  • 2015 – 19,150 miles
  • 2014 – 17,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,294 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,294 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,294 miles
    Test number
    263699930575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,095 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    981521652249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,337 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    773647101886
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail69,335 miles (+7,292)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,335 miles
    Test number
    833789983473
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass62,043 miles (+6,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,043 miles
    Test number
    723313478828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass55,546 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,546 miles
    Test number
    497413855967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,614 miles
    Test number
    566582606963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,614 miles (+7,502)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,614 miles
    Test number
    275164552050
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    909075466114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,112 miles (+7,782)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    491490340574
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass32,330 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,330 miles
    Test number
    567717383690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,242 miles
    Test number
    694608863402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads 80% worn

  13. Fail25,242 miles (+6,092)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,242 miles
    Test number
    441628441536
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads 80% worn

  14. Pass19,150 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,150 miles
    Test number
    656361125166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    17,166 miles
    Test number
    429030524272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,166 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,166 miles
    Test number
    977130024256
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS61 UGM

Does LS61 UGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 UGM is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 UGM?
The MOT on LS61 UGM is valid until 28 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 UGM done?
LS61 UGM was recorded at 75,294 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 4,821 miles a year.
Has LS61 UGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 UGM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS61 UGM 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 UGM find?
LS61 UGM passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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