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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 EHLMOT history

LM61 EHL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LM61 EHL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,376 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EHL was last recorded at 73,376 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,376 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,376 miles
  • 2025 – 72,504 miles
  • 2023 – 71,408 miles
  • 2022 – 70,765 miles
  • 2021 – 69,516 miles
  • 2020 – 68,354 miles
  • 2019 – 66,147 miles
  • 2018 – 59,637 miles
  • 2017 – 52,013 miles
  • 2016 – 44,203 miles
  • 2015 – 34,048 miles
  • 2014 – 25,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,376 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,376 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,376 miles
    Test number
    148603539546
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  2. Fail73,376 miles (+872)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,376 miles
    Test number
    324800994474
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  3. Pass72,504 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,504 miles
    Test number
    597573694160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,408 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,408 miles
    Test number
    856246744943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,765 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,765 miles
    Test number
    954267004368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,516 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    363010313048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,354 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,354 miles
    Test number
    873419187918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,147 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,147 miles
    Test number
    419532524526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,637 miles (+7,624)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,637 miles
    Test number
    215255253992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,013 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,013 miles
    Test number
    252729103070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,203 miles (+10,155)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,203 miles
    Test number
    968677818369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,048 miles (+8,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,048 miles
    Test number
    825432229889
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slight reserve travel
  13. Pass25,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,691 miles
    Test number
    955528114381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 EHL

Does LM61 EHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 EHL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EHL?
The MOT on LM61 EHL is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 EHL done?
LM61 EHL was recorded at 73,376 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,278 miles a year.
Has LM61 EHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EHL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 EHL 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 EHL find?
LM61 EHL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush both front; rear suspension corroded.

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