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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM61 HWSMOT history

LM61 HWS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 63,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LM61 HWS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,071 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HWS
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HWS was last recorded at 63,071 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 5,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,635 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,436 miles
Average per year
4,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,071 miles
  • 2024 – 57,635 miles
  • 2023 – 51,294 miles
  • 2022 – 44,516 miles
  • 2021 – 37,285 miles
  • 2020 – 33,563 miles
  • 2019 – 31,796 miles
  • 2018 – 29,157 miles
  • 2017 – 25,963 miles
  • 2016 – 23,042 miles
  • 2015 – 18,874 miles
  • 2014 – 13,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,071 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,071 miles (+5,436)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    566598938236
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,635 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,635 miles
    Test number
    142452750787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,294 miles (+6,778)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,294 miles
    Test number
    699905501064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,516 miles (+7,231)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,516 miles
    Test number
    674719694814
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass37,285 miles (+3,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    615146755956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass33,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,563 miles
    Test number
    165662071561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail33,563 miles (+1,767)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,563 miles
    Test number
    373519108140
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass31,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    458267974044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,796 miles (+2,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    397081898869
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer aim incorrect (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass29,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    894667873163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,157 miles (+3,194)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    217429234529
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass25,963 miles (+2,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    25,963 miles
    Test number
    528533444509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass23,042 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,042 miles
    Test number
    654119068204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,874 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,874 miles
    Test number
    171722647836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,959 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    13,959 miles
    Test number
    668128994278
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LM61 HWS

Does LM61 HWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HWS is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HWS?
The MOT on LM61 HWS is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 HWS done?
LM61 HWS was recorded at 63,071 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
Has LM61 HWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HWS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LM61 HWS 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 HWS find?
LM61 HWS passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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