
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
LU61 MOOMOT history
LU61 MOO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,826 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 120,826 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,898 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU61 MOO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 25 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU61 MOO was last recorded at 120,826 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 120,814 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 7,898 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,826 miles
- 2025 – 110,860 miles
- 2024 – 99,887 miles
- 2023 – 87,739 miles
- 2022 – 77,569 miles
- 2021 – 68,599 miles
- 2020 – 62,620 miles
- 2019 – 55,456 miles
- 2017 – 47,763 miles
- 2016 – 41,962 miles
- 2015 – 35,070 miles
- 2014 – 27,627 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.
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,826 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 120,826 miles
- Test number
- 814575990587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,814 miles (+9,954)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,814 miles
- Test number
- 300432599775
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion around - rear brake pipes,rear flexi brake hose ferules
Pass110,860 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 110,860 miles
- Test number
- 796883841891
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded
Fail110,857 miles (+13)3 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,857 miles
- Test number
- 992284708238
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axel corroded at lower shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axel corroded at lower shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded
Fail110,844 miles (+10,957)1 dangerous9 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,844 miles
- Test number
- 116607698831
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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 (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
Pass99,887 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 99,887 miles
- Test number
- 212432998631
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail99,885 miles (+12,146)1 dangerous8 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,885 miles
- Test number
- 274272338231
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,739 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 87,739 miles
- Test number
- 435544714951
- AdvisoryHand brake very near the end of travel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail87,735 miles (+10,166)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,735 miles
- Test number
- 145914115139
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHand brake very near the end of travel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,569 miles (+2,841)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 77,569 miles
- Test number
- 397185758926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,728 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 74,728 miles
- Test number
- 313300251141
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail74,727 miles (+6,128)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,727 miles
- Test number
- 908625454144
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,599 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 68,599 miles
- Test number
- 124145073559
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
Fail68,594 miles (+5,974)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,594 miles
- Test number
- 427640908903
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
Pass62,620 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,620 miles
- Test number
- 192138716688
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail62,620 miles (+7,164)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,620 miles
- Test number
- 366805910873
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust input pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,456 miles (+7,693)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 55,456 miles
- Test number
- 880773508864
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (f))
Pass47,763 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 47,763 miles
- Test number
- 206458414275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail47,759 miles (+5,797)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,759 miles
- Test number
- 543717167610
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,962 miles (+6,892)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 41,962 miles
- Test number
- 964503992083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,070 miles (+7,443)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 35,070 miles
- Test number
- 770522952007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 27,627 miles
- Test number
- 449513824459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU61 MOO
- Does LU61 MOO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU61 MOO is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU61 MOO?
- The MOT on LU61 MOO 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 MOO done?
- LU61 MOO was recorded at 120,826 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,898 miles a year.
- Has LU61 MOO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU61 MOO has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LU61 MOO 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 MOO find?
- LU61 MOO passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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