Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LM61 HWCMOT history
LM61 HWC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 62,103 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 62,103 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 HWC
- 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
- 21 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 HWC was last recorded at 62,103 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 7,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 54,657 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,446 miles
- Average per year
- 4,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,103 miles
- 2025 – 54,657 miles
- 2024 – 47,653 miles
- 2023 – 46,173 miles
- 2022 – 41,460 miles
- 2021 – 36,294 miles
- 2019 – 26,449 miles
- 2018 – 20,585 miles
- 2017 – 18,779 miles
- 2016 – 16,255 miles
- 2015 – 13,642 miles
- 2014 – 10,252 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,103 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 12 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,103 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 62,103 miles
- Test number
- 233481728404
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail62,103 miles (+7,446)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,103 miles
- Test number
- 681780809067
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass54,657 miles (+7,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 54,657 miles
- Test number
- 144173411589
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- 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))
Pass47,653 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 47,653 miles
- Test number
- 307722732164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail47,653 miles (+1,480)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,653 miles
- Test number
- 839595649613
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,173 miles (+4,713)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 46,173 miles
- Test number
- 261208987430
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass41,460 miles (+5,166)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 41,460 miles
- Test number
- 533428926862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,294 miles (+9,845)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 36,294 miles
- Test number
- 514553832433
- AdvisoryTPMS WARNING LAMP STAYS ON
Pass26,449 miles (+5,864)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 26,449 miles
- Test number
- 691754979856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,585 miles (+1,806)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 20,585 miles
- Test number
- 718902987582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,779 miles (+2,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 18,779 miles
- Test number
- 450862110155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass16,255 miles (+2,613)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 16,255 miles
- Test number
- 553699318502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,642 miles (+3,390)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 13,642 miles
- Test number
- 397508145196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 10,252 miles
- Test number
- 155474224211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 HWC
- Does LM61 HWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HWC is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 HWC?
- The MOT on LM61 HWC is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 HWC done?
- LM61 HWC was recorded at 62,103 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,294 miles a year.
- Has LM61 HWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 HWC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 HWC 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 HWC find?
- LM61 HWC passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coolant leak.
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