
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
LS61 VJCMOT history
LS61 VJC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,482 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 135,482 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,918 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 VJC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 28 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 VJC was last recorded at 135,482 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 7,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,958 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,524 miles
- Average per year
- 8,918 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,482 miles
- 2025 – 127,958 miles
- 2024 – 120,016 miles
- 2023 – 112,872 miles
- 2022 – 104,637 miles
- 2021 – 97,329 miles
- 2020 – 91,374 miles
- 2019 – 82,480 miles
- 2018 – 72,704 miles
- 2017 – 61,692 miles
- 2016 – 49,684 miles
- 2015 – 39,372 miles
- 2014 – 28,543 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corrdedRecorded at 2 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.
Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,482 miles (+7,524)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 135,482 miles
- Test number
- 812489191315
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corrded
Pass127,958 miles (+7,942)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 127,958 miles
- Test number
- 256971665960
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corrded
Pass120,016 miles (+7,144)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,016 miles
- Test number
- 438535182263
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass112,872 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 112,872 miles
- Test number
- 109933651566
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Fail112,872 miles (+8,235)2 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,872 miles
- Test number
- 256657548053
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass104,637 miles (+7,308)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 104,637 miles
- Test number
- 655544140404
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass97,329 miles (+5,955)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 97,329 miles
- Test number
- 834790267480
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 9% rear 13% (1.2.1 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever on caliper not returning to its stop
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has minimal reserve travel
- AdvisoryParking brake performance only 18%
Pass91,374 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 91,374 miles
- Test number
- 466836808784
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corroded
Fail91,373 miles (+8,893)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,373 miles
- Test number
- 484768605688
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass82,480 miles (+9,776)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,480 miles
- Test number
- 211687169834
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass72,704 miles (+11,012)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 72,704 miles
- Test number
- 917884933310
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mountings (5.3.2 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass61,692 miles (+12,008)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 61,692 miles
- Test number
- 473974569271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,684 miles (+10,312)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 49,684 miles
- Test number
- 390830431830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,372 miles (+10,829)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 39,372 miles
- Test number
- 170309965749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 28,543 miles
- Test number
- 629268084241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS61 VJC
- Does LS61 VJC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VJC is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 VJC?
- The MOT on LS61 VJC is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS61 VJC done?
- LS61 VJC was recorded at 135,482 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,918 miles a year.
- Has LS61 VJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 VJC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS61 VJC 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 VJC find?
- LS61 VJC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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