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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 EESMOT history

LM61 EES is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 66,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LM61 EES grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
66,156 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EES
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EES was last recorded at 66,156 miles on 15 May 2026, 631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,525 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
631 miles
Average per year
3,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,156 miles
  • 2025 – 65,525 miles
  • 2024 – 62,664 miles
  • 2023 – 57,815 miles
  • 2021 – 52,352 miles
  • 2019 – 48,043 miles
  • 2018 – 41,309 miles
  • 2017 – 35,697 miles
  • 2016 – 30,882 miles
  • 2015 – 22,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,156 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,156 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    377203984661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,525 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    574488081339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,664 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    976556724423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,815 miles
    Test number
    630470360074
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play

  5. Fail57,815 miles (+5,463)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,815 miles
    Test number
    579441158217
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play

  6. Pass52,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,352 miles
    Test number
    745663772791
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top strut mount worn

  7. Fail52,352 miles (+4,309)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,352 miles
    Test number
    884758015228
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top strut mount worn

  8. Pass48,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    931302468347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front top strut mount

  9. Fail48,043 miles (+6,734)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    907396421100
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front top strut mount

  10. Pass41,309 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,309 miles
    Test number
    447424049097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,235 miles (+5,538)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    706389864988
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass35,697 miles (+4,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,697 miles
    Test number
    784702102072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass30,882 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,882 miles
    Test number
    994872352306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail30,882 miles (+8,190)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,882 miles
    Test number
    698187001356
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass22,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,692 miles
    Test number
    669755105194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 EES

Does LM61 EES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 EES is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EES?
The MOT on LM61 EES is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 EES done?
LM61 EES was recorded at 66,156 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,922 miles a year.
Has LM61 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EES has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 EES 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 LM61 EES find?
LM61 EES passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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