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Volkswagen Polo

Orange · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 HWVMOT history

LM61 HWV is an orange petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LM61 HWV orange Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,341 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HWV was last recorded at 74,341 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,141 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,200 miles
Average per year
5,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,341 miles
  • 2024 – 69,141 miles
  • 2023 – 63,143 miles
  • 2022 – 59,878 miles
  • 2021 – 56,276 miles
  • 2020 – 52,826 miles
  • 2019 – 46,638 miles
  • 2018 – 35,702 miles
  • 2017 – 27,110 miles
  • 2016 – 19,987 miles
  • 2015 – 16,463 miles
  • 2014 – 13,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,341 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,341 miles (+5,200)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    526439054310
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass69,141 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,141 miles
    Test number
    856285902711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,143 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,143 miles
    Test number
    889187197756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,878 miles (+3,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    471371418404
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  5. Pass56,276 miles (+3,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,276 miles
    Test number
    764559796132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass52,826 miles (+6,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    774473247427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass46,638 miles (+10,936)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,638 miles
    Test number
    742053021015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,702 miles (+8,592)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,702 miles
    Test number
    581028793748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,110 miles (+7,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,110 miles
    Test number
    638780294519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass19,987 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,987 miles
    Test number
    466568882465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,463 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    16,463 miles
    Test number
    685610824514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    13,421 miles
    Test number
    467817214398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 HWV

Does LM61 HWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HWV is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HWV?
The MOT on LM61 HWV is valid until 17 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 HWV done?
LM61 HWV was recorded at 74,341 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,550 miles a year.
Has LM61 HWV ever failed its MOT?
No. LM61 HWV has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LM61 HWV 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 HWV find?
LM61 HWV passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges.

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