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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LC61 CXMMOT history

LC61 CXM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

LC61 CXM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2025
Mileage
114,125 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 CXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 CXM was last recorded at 114,125 miles on 17 May 2024, 5,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,273 miles · 17 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,852 miles
Average per year
9,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,125 miles
  • 2023 – 108,273 miles
  • 2022 – 101,317 miles
  • 2021 – 91,711 miles
  • 2020 – 81,655 miles
  • 2019 – 73,292 miles
  • 2018 – 65,766 miles
  • 2017 – 57,355 miles
  • 2016 – 47,583 miles
  • 2015 – 36,688 miles
  • 2014 – 25,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,125 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front brake discs slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,125 miles (+5,852)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,125 miles
    Test number
    357164541402
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
  2. Pass108,273 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,273 miles
    Test number
    428886973481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail108,272 miles (+6,955)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    837880121181
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass101,317 miles (+9,606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,317 miles
    Test number
    868417138480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass91,711 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    127459210977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
  6. Fail91,540 miles (+9,885)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,540 miles
    Test number
    666079899170
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
  7. Pass81,655 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,655 miles
    Test number
    393214434816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in parking brake lever
  8. Fail81,655 miles (+8,363)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,655 miles
    Test number
    486113799424
    • Repaired at testTowbar attachment insecure loose bolt (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in parking brake lever
  9. Pass73,292 miles (+7,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    73,292 miles
    Test number
    165461010716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine wet with fuel, no leak found , benefit of doubt given
  10. Pass65,766 miles (+8,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    153571874816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes are uneven
  11. Pass57,355 miles (+9,772)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,355 miles
    Test number
    445548355827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,583 miles (+10,895)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    322155278443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,688 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,688 miles
    Test number
    907219735304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,401 miles
    Test number
    429941704316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 CXM

Does LC61 CXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 CXM expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 CXM?
The MOT on LC61 CXM expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 CXM done?
LC61 CXM was recorded at 114,125 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 9,288 miles a year.
Has LC61 CXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 CXM has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 CXM 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 LC61 CXM find?
LC61 CXM passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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