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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 HWNMOT history

LM61 HWN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 38,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Dec 2025.

LM61 HWN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,856 mi
At MOT on 26 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HWN
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HWN was last recorded at 38,856 miles on 26 Dec 2025, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,651 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
2,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,856 miles
  • 2024 – 37,063 miles
  • 2023 – 35,154 miles
  • 2022 – 33,567 miles
  • 2021 – 31,395 miles
  • 2020 – 30,178 miles
  • 2019 – 28,472 miles
  • 2017 – 24,019 miles
  • 2016 – 20,158 miles
  • 2015 – 17,884 miles
  • 2014 – 15,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,856 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,856 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,856 miles
    Test number
    413169578103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,651 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    481701446731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    617383867348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,063 miles (+1,909)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    169997469767
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass35,154 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    35,154 miles
    Test number
    294787532212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,567 miles (+2,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    33,567 miles
    Test number
    740540366780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass31,395 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    31,395 miles
    Test number
    893696713330
    • AdvisoryCar standing still for a long period time

  8. Pass30,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,178 miles
    Test number
    530530930952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,178 miles (+1,706)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,178 miles
    Test number
    647327749290
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass28,472 miles (+4,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,472 miles
    Test number
    869512637267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass24,019 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,019 miles
    Test number
    374197233078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,158 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,158 miles
    Test number
    929773310258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,884 miles
    Test number
    872697934979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,884 miles (+2,549)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,884 miles
    Test number
    342191508968
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  15. Pass15,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    15,335 miles
    Test number
    327804494278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 HWN

Does LM61 HWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HWN is valid until 25 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HWN?
The MOT on LM61 HWN is valid until 25 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 HWN done?
LM61 HWN was recorded at 38,856 miles at its MOT on 26 Dec 2025, an average of 2,104 miles a year.
Has LM61 HWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HWN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 HWN 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 HWN find?
LM61 HWN passed its latest MOT on 26 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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