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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 HVHMOT history

LM61 HVH is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LM61 HVH white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,298 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HVH
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
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HVH was last recorded at 72,298 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,473 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,825 miles
Average per year
5,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,298 miles
  • 2024 – 66,506 miles
  • 2023 – 62,897 miles
  • 2022 – 59,443 miles
  • 2021 – 55,536 miles
  • 2020 – 49,864 miles
  • 2019 – 42,335 miles
  • 2018 – 34,846 miles
  • 2017 – 22,999 miles
  • 2016 – 14,562 miles
  • 2015 – 11,827 miles
  • 2014 – 10,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,298 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,298 miles (+2,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    303703105853
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass69,473 miles (+2,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    111984284626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass66,506 miles (+3,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,506 miles
    Test number
    394345028325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,897 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    511183268256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,443 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    519121874491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,536 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    377563969630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,864 miles (+7,529)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,864 miles
    Test number
    816266493322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    634373099741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,335 miles (+7,489)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    943496363555
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass34,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,846 miles
    Test number
    493755697023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail34,846 miles (+11,847)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,846 miles
    Test number
    296921318634
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass22,999 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    22,999 miles
    Test number
    189151259652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,562 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    14,562 miles
    Test number
    205987944242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,827 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,827 miles
    Test number
    307958805429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,209 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    10,209 miles
    Test number
    948458864277
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LM61 HVH

Does LM61 HVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HVH is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HVH?
The MOT on LM61 HVH is valid until 18 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 HVH done?
LM61 HVH was recorded at 72,298 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,523 miles a year.
Has LM61 HVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HVH has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LM61 HVH 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 HVH find?
LM61 HVH passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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