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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

LU61 ECHMOT history

LU61 ECH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 57,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LU61 ECH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,384 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU61 ECH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU61 ECH was last recorded at 57,384 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 6,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,322 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,062 miles
Average per year
4,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,384 miles
  • 2025 – 51,322 miles
  • 2024 – 45,055 miles
  • 2023 – 36,597 miles
  • 2022 – 31,930 miles
  • 2021 – 28,511 miles
  • 2020 – 25,224 miles
  • 2019 – 21,914 miles
  • 2018 – 17,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,384 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,384 miles
    Test number
    700924839217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,384 miles (+6,062)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,384 miles
    Test number
    680349095949
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass51,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,322 miles
    Test number
    631682136666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,322 miles (+6,267)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,322 miles
    Test number
    790595682160
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass45,055 miles (+8,458)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,055 miles
    Test number
    902243431996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,597 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    36,597 miles
    Test number
    266016841550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,930 miles (+3,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    31,930 miles
    Test number
    474869958323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass28,511 miles (+3,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    28,511 miles
    Test number
    413029733266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass25,224 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,224 miles
    Test number
    689675938450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,914 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,914 miles
    Test number
    826695678874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,480 miles
    Test number
    719333759933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU61 ECH

Does LU61 ECH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU61 ECH is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU61 ECH?
The MOT on LU61 ECH is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU61 ECH done?
LU61 ECH was recorded at 57,384 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,985 miles a year.
Has LU61 ECH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU61 ECH has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LU61 ECH 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 LU61 ECH find?
LU61 ECH passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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