VOLKSWAGEN POLO VK61LWY has 17 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 98,336 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 15:48.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 13th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

VK61LWY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202798,336 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202513TH FEBRUARY 202693,575 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Badly Scratched Across Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202412TH FEBRUARY 202588,334 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Both Juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 202488,333 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible Badly Delaminated (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Both Juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside 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))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside 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))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202330TH JANUARY 202485,220 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202230TH JANUARY 202381,784 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED20TH JANUARY 202281,782 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202120TH JANUARY 202274,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED20TH JANUARY 202174,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Light Active (pre2012)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Engine Covering Alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD JULY 201919TH JANUARY 202161,964 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 201819TH JULY 201951,261 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Driving Lamp Not Working
PASSED23RD JUNE 201717TH JULY 201840,950 MI
FAILED17TH JUNE 201740,868 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED22ND JUNE 201617TH JULY 201732,589 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED14TH JULY 201517TH JULY 201626,723 MI
PASSED18TH JULY 201417TH JULY 201524,187 MI
FAILED18TH JULY 201424,187 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK61LWY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

VK61LWY MOT Comments

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VK61LWY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 98,336 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,556 miles

VK61LWY FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration VK61LWY was manufactured on Friday 30th September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 98,336 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,556 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK61LWY has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 31 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 11 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does VK61LWY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 VK61LWY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK61LWY Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 VK61LWY does have Tax. Read more

When does VK61LWY Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK61LWY will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK61LWY MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK61LWY will expire in 10 months on Saturday 13th February 2027. Read more

When did VK61LWY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK61LWY was on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 15:48. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK61LWY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for VK61LWY we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK61LWY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for VK61LWY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK61LWY?

VK61LWY is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has VK61LWY done?

The odometer reading for VK61LWY at the last MOT in February 2026 was 98,336 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,556 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK61LWY?

The vehicle VK61LWY was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th September 2011. Read more

What colour is VK61LWY?

The official colour of VK61LWY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does VK61LWY have?

VK61LWY has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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