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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 HWPMOT history

LM61 HWP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LM61 HWP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,072 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HWP was last recorded at 74,072 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,786 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
5,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,072 miles
  • 2024 – 66,861 miles
  • 2023 – 60,414 miles
  • 2022 – 52,989 miles
  • 2021 – 46,459 miles
  • 2020 – 37,962 miles
  • 2019 – 31,001 miles
  • 2018 – 26,659 miles
  • 2017 – 22,131 miles
  • 2016 – 18,415 miles
  • 2015 – 13,189 miles
  • 2014 – 8,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,072 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    561644234168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail73,786 miles (+6,925)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,786 miles
    Test number
    638391807212
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,861 miles (+6,447)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,861 miles
    Test number
    243679380686
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,414 miles (+7,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,414 miles
    Test number
    123345991449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass52,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,989 miles
    Test number
    330122401626
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to crack

  6. Fail52,989 miles (+6,530)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,989 miles
    Test number
    599117340623
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to crack

  7. Pass46,459 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,459 miles
    Test number
    580637513329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,962 miles (+6,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    755543271737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass31,001 miles (+4,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    608900954575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass26,659 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,659 miles
    Test number
    239875858052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,131 miles
    Test number
    526275653412
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail22,131 miles (+3,716)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,131 miles
    Test number
    659908356650
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass18,415 miles (+5,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    18,415 miles
    Test number
    460910630366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass13,189 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    13,189 miles
    Test number
    185788215634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    8,982 miles
    Test number
    137800304389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 HWP

Does LM61 HWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HWP is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HWP?
The MOT on LM61 HWP is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 HWP done?
LM61 HWP was recorded at 74,072 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 5,912 miles a year.
Has LM61 HWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HWP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 HWP 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 HWP find?
LM61 HWP passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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