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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM61 HWHMOT history

LM61 HWH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 104,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

LM61 HWH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
104,147 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HWH was last recorded at 104,147 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 3,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,098 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,049 miles
Average per year
8,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,147 miles
  • 2024 – 101,098 miles
  • 2022 – 85,457 miles
  • 2021 – 76,897 miles
  • 2020 – 69,522 miles
  • 2019 – 60,779 miles
  • 2018 – 51,252 miles
  • 2017 – 39,889 miles
  • 2016 – 28,535 miles
  • 2015 – 21,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,147 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,147 miles (+3,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    575361229554
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass101,098 miles (+15,641)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,098 miles
    Test number
    148476789477
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass85,457 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    350881026689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,897 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,897 miles
    Test number
    325040773629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,522 miles (+8,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,522 miles
    Test number
    600623109702
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,779 miles (+9,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,779 miles
    Test number
    374152916093
    • 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))

  7. Pass51,252 miles (+11,363)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,252 miles
    Test number
    872577141103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,889 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,889 miles
    Test number
    427524520483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,810 miles (+11,275)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,810 miles
    Test number
    592659707550
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  10. Pass28,535 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,535 miles
    Test number
    258127693511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,450 miles
    Test number
    396333975051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 HWH

Does LM61 HWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 HWH expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HWH?
The MOT on LM61 HWH expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 HWH done?
LM61 HWH was recorded at 104,147 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 8,335 miles a year.
Has LM61 HWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HWH has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LM61 HWH 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 HWH find?
LM61 HWH passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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