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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 EFEMOT history

LM61 EFE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LM61 EFE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
93,339 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EFE
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 expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM61 EFE was last recorded at 93,339 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 4,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,673 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,666 miles
Average per year
6,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,339 miles
  • 2025 – 88,673 miles
  • 2024 – 83,249 miles
  • 2023 – 78,358 miles
  • 2022 – 70,049 miles
  • 2021 – 61,035 miles
  • 2020 – 55,125 miles
  • 2019 – 49,982 miles
  • 2018 – 42,259 miles
  • 2017 – 35,256 miles
  • 2016 – 23,944 miles
  • 2015 – 21,973 miles
  • 2014 – 16,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,339 miles
  • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,339 miles (+4,666)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,339 miles
    Test number
    658365002490
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,673 miles (+5,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,673 miles
    Test number
    924684585535
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass83,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,249 miles
    Test number
    368659399169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,249 miles (+4,891)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,249 miles
    Test number
    357085286767
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    405136078244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,358 miles (+8,309)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    664781626802
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,049 miles (+9,014)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    552092337400
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass61,035 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,035 miles
    Test number
    791806337945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,125 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,125 miles
    Test number
    893083976214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,982 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,982 miles
    Test number
    262202582898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,259 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,259 miles
    Test number
    907157525368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail42,258 miles (+7,002)2 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    632525146134
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass35,256 miles (+11,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,256 miles
    Test number
    523112255813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring

  14. Pass23,944 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,944 miles
    Test number
    231080776972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,973 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,973 miles
    Test number
    256775627313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    16,734 miles
    Test number
    417515664283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 EFE

Does LM61 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 EFE expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EFE?
The MOT on LM61 EFE expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 EFE done?
LM61 EFE was recorded at 93,339 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,391 miles a year.
Has LM61 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EFE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 EFE 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 EFE find?
LM61 EFE failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central seat belt buckle not functioning as intended; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 5 more.

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