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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM61 EEYMOT history

LM61 EEY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LM61 EEY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,183 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EEY was last recorded at 78,183 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,092 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
6,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,183 miles
  • 2025 – 67,432 miles
  • 2024 – 57,082 miles
  • 2023 – 46,598 miles
  • 2022 – 40,941 miles
  • 2020 – 34,833 miles
  • 2019 – 27,560 miles
  • 2018 – 20,111 miles
  • 2017 – 14,996 miles
  • 2016 – 11,535 miles
  • 2015 – 10,814 miles
  • 2014 – 10,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,183 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,183 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,183 miles
    Test number
    645261379942
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail78,092 miles (+10,660)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    469168197605
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass67,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,432 miles
    Test number
    521956724795
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail67,432 miles (+10,350)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,432 miles
    Test number
    350787994347
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,082 miles
    Test number
    428069098024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,082 miles (+10,484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,082 miles
    Test number
    979997915487
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass46,598 miles (+5,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    238900496753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    830486904185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail40,941 miles (+6,108)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    662603097555
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass34,833 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    34,833 miles
    Test number
    741712757250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,560 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,560 miles
    Test number
    653640423775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,111 miles (+5,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    20,111 miles
    Test number
    651305343169
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS STARTING TO CRACK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass14,996 miles (+3,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    14,996 miles
    Test number
    670287210504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass11,535 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,535 miles
    Test number
    596502801019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,814 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    10,814 miles
    Test number
    816167265143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    10,279 miles
    Test number
    986780154361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 EEY

Does LM61 EEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 EEY is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EEY?
The MOT on LM61 EEY is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 EEY done?
LM61 EEY was recorded at 78,183 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,054 miles a year.
Has LM61 EEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EEY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 EEY 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 EEY find?
LM61 EEY passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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