RE61LVU - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 18 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
18
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 15 January 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,852 mi
Expires: 19 January 2027
Failed - 13 January 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,840 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower outer sill jacking point area holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower outer sill area jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Reading 41 (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Reading 30 (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper shock casing and upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 16 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,252 mi
Expires: 19 January 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper shock casings broken away also upper bump stops (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 15 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,247 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper shock casings broken away also upper bump stops (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 08 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,591 mi
Expires: 19 January 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 20 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,327 mi
Expires: 19 January 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passed - 13 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,749 mi
Expires: 12 January 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ Limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Slight damage to road wheel
Failed - 10 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,745 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ Limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Slight damage to road wheel
Passed - 08 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,777 mi
Expires: 09 January 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 08 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,465 mi
Expires: 09 January 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 08 January 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,465 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 09 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,840 mi
Expires: 09 January 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 08 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,836 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint between front and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 10 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,947 mi
Expires: 09 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 08 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,934 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 09 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,913 mi
Expires: 11 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Passed - 23 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,893 mi
Expires: 11 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays fitted under vehicle
Passed - 12 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,672 mi
Expires: 11 May 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RE61LVU?
The MOT expires on 19 January 2027.
What is the tax status of RE61LVU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of RE61LVU?
This is a 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RE61LVU?
This vehicle produces 128 g/km of CO2 emissions.