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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM61 EFFMOT history

LM61 EFF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LM61 EFF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
158,409 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EFF was last recorded at 158,409 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,520 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,889 miles
Average per year
12,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,409 miles
  • 2025 – 153,520 miles
  • 2024 – 146,989 miles
  • 2023 – 135,102 miles
  • 2022 – 121,943 miles
  • 2021 – 108,082 miles
  • 2020 – 95,256 miles
  • 2019 – 81,878 miles
  • 2018 – 66,001 miles
  • 2017 – 50,174 miles
  • 2016 – 30,875 miles
  • 2015 – 15,292 miles
  • 2014 – 2,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,409 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 rubber torn/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake and service brake lagging in operation and handbrake lever comes up high (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively dragging (1.2.1 (f))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,409 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    158,409 miles
    Test number
    101899129556
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber torn/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake and service brake lagging in operation and handbrake lever comes up high (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively dragging (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail158,404 miles (+4,884)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,404 miles
    Test number
    225040706734
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber torn/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake and service brake lagging in operation and handbrake lever comes up high (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively dragging (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass153,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,520 miles
    Test number
    488329549491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,520 miles (+6,531)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,520 miles
    Test number
    462232665484
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed Hole so large no gasses reaching tail pipe to test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass146,989 miles (+11,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,989 miles
    Test number
    514960110188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,102 miles (+13,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,102 miles
    Test number
    713458206149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,943 miles (+13,861)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,943 miles
    Test number
    568624798292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,082 miles (+12,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,082 miles
    Test number
    780158268531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass95,256 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,256 miles
    Test number
    993323449572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,158 miles (+13,280)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,158 miles
    Test number
    849553352235
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass81,878 miles (+15,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,878 miles
    Test number
    765609257362
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment

  12. Pass66,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,001 miles
    Test number
    120442383081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail66,001 miles (+15,827)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,001 miles
    Test number
    850902242736
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass50,174 miles (+19,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    357216399188
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass30,875 miles (+15,583)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,875 miles
    Test number
    756755325814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,292 miles (+12,446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,292 miles
    Test number
    450341076697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass2,846 miles (+149)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    2,846 miles
    Test number
    545519804355
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass2,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    2,697 miles
    Test number
    178900984220
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LM61 EFF

Does LM61 EFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 EFF is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EFF?
The MOT on LM61 EFF is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 EFF done?
LM61 EFF was recorded at 158,409 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 12,970 miles a year.
Has LM61 EFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EFF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 EFF 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 EFF find?
LM61 EFF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber torn/split; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust sleeve; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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