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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.

LS61 VJC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass135,482 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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%
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass61,692 miles (+12,008)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,692 miles
    Test number
    473974569271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,684 miles (+10,312)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    390830431830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,372 miles (+10,829)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,372 miles
    Test number
    170309965749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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