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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 EFBMOT history

LM61 EFB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LM61 EFB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,955 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EFB
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
19 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EFB was last recorded at 70,955 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 12,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,839 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,116 miles
Average per year
5,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,955 miles
  • 2025 – 58,839 miles
  • 2024 – 44,923 miles
  • 2023 – 43,682 miles
  • 2022 – 39,325 miles
  • 2021 – 34,244 miles
  • 2020 – 33,051 miles
  • 2019 – 31,254 miles
  • 2018 – 27,421 miles
  • 2017 – 24,093 miles
  • 2016 – 21,217 miles
  • 2015 – 17,568 miles
  • 2014 – 13,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,955 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,955 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,955 miles
    Test number
    668600698784
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail70,955 miles (+12,116)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,955 miles
    Test number
    524185004465
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass58,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    291079246888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,839 miles (+13,916)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    294802534995
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass44,923 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    44,923 miles
    Test number
    621276462138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,682 miles (+4,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    106030385608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass39,325 miles (+5,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    155832631770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass34,244 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,244 miles
    Test number
    677985892331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,051 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,051 miles
    Test number
    841669032016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,254 miles (+3,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    673446339128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass27,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    27,421 miles
    Test number
    888876230778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail27,421 miles (+3,328)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,421 miles
    Test number
    126710749827
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass24,093 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,093 miles
    Test number
    687673266328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,217 miles (+3,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,217 miles
    Test number
    935867624428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass17,568 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,568 miles
    Test number
    637973522015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    13,773 miles
    Test number
    289557984270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 EFB

Does LM61 EFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 EFB is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EFB?
The MOT on LM61 EFB is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 EFB done?
LM61 EFB was recorded at 70,955 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,045 miles a year.
Has LM61 EFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EFB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 EFB 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 EFB find?
LM61 EFB passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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