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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 EFSMOT history

LM61 EFS is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LM61 EFS white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,241 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EFS was last recorded at 83,241 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 8,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,213 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,028 miles
Average per year
6,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,241 miles
  • 2024 – 75,213 miles
  • 2023 – 69,546 miles
  • 2022 – 60,055 miles
  • 2021 – 51,738 miles
  • 2020 – 42,494 miles
  • 2019 – 35,972 miles
  • 2018 – 34,091 miles
  • 2017 – 29,599 miles
  • 2016 – 24,813 miles
  • 2015 – 19,928 miles
  • 2014 – 15,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,241 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,241 miles (+8,028)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,241 miles
    Test number
    753775143493
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,213 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,213 miles
    Test number
    981221056978
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))

  3. Fail75,213 miles (+5,667)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,213 miles
    Test number
    287864950623
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))

  4. Pass69,546 miles (+2,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    655605141524
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass67,336 miles (+7,281)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,336 miles
    Test number
    605662787016
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very small amount (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil moisture bottom of engine

  6. Pass60,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    550216155664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail60,055 miles (+8,317)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    594911106806
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass51,738 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,738 miles
    Test number
    729153485482
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing , both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail51,738 miles (+9,244)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,738 miles
    Test number
    711033325072
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing , both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass42,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    997678875761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,492 miles (+6,520)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,492 miles
    Test number
    217461509135
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass35,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    400715961852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,972 miles (+1,881)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    274156778685
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass34,091 miles (+4,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,091 miles
    Test number
    154963462400
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass29,599 miles (+4,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,599 miles
    Test number
    949794865308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass24,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,813 miles
    Test number
    910401318551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail24,813 miles (+4,885)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,813 miles
    Test number
    734113933321
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,928 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,928 miles
    Test number
    582165036741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,107 miles
    Test number
    438578514357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 EFS

Does LM61 EFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 EFS is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EFS?
The MOT on LM61 EFS is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 EFS done?
LM61 EFS was recorded at 83,241 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 6,139 miles a year.
Has LM61 EFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EFS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 EFS 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 EFS find?
LM61 EFS passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (o/s and n/s).

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