VOLKSWAGEN POLO VK61OJW 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 151,477 miles 5 months ago on Friday 12th December 2025 at 10:06.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 12th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

VK61OJW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 2026151,477 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 202412TH DECEMBER 2025145,825 MI
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202312TH DECEMBER 2024130,877 MI
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202212TH DECEMBER 2023120,540 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED1ST DECEMBER 2022120,520 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Rod Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20211ST DECEMBER 2022115,309 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20201ST DECEMBER 2021104,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Lamp On
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2020104,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Lamp On
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 20192ND NOVEMBER 202097,073 MI
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 201997,073 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 20182ND NOVEMBER 201985,594 MI
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 201885,594 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 20172ND NOVEMBER 201872,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advise Slight Noise From Osf Wheel / Bearing Slightly Rough
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 201772,032 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Advise Slight Noise From Osf Wheel / Bearing Slightly Rough
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20162ND NOVEMBER 201761,245 MI
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 20152ND NOVEMBER 201651,629 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 20142ND NOVEMBER 201541,354 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK61OJW Passed/Failed

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

VK61OJW MOT Comments

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VK61OJW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 151,477 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,820 miles

VK61OJW FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration VK61OJW was manufactured on Wednesday 2nd November 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 151,477 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,820 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 VK61OJW has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 17 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does VK61OJW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 VK61OJW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK61OJW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 VK61OJW does have Tax. Read more

When does VK61OJW Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK61OJW will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. 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 VK61OJW MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK61OJW will expire in 7 months on Saturday 12th December 2026. Read more

When did VK61OJW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK61OJW was on Friday 12th December 2025 at 10:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK61OJW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for VK61OJW 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 VK61OJW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for VK61OJW 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 VK61OJW?

VK61OJW is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has VK61OJW done?

The odometer reading for VK61OJW at the last MOT in December 2025 was 151,477 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 10,820 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK61OJW?

The vehicle VK61OJW was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 2nd November 2011. Read more

What colour is VK61OJW?

The official colour of VK61OJW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does VK61OJW have?

VK61OJW has a 1.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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