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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 LSZMOT history

LM61 LSZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 59,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LM61 LSZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,162 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LSZ
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
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LSZ was last recorded at 59,162 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,038 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,124 miles
Average per year
3,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,162 miles
  • 2025 – 57,038 miles
  • 2024 – 55,130 miles
  • 2023 – 52,599 miles
  • 2022 – 50,076 miles
  • 2021 – 47,488 miles
  • 2020 – 44,484 miles
  • 2019 – 42,668 miles
  • 2018 – 39,419 miles
  • 2017 – 34,440 miles
  • 2016 – 29,446 miles
  • 2015 – 24,251 miles
  • 2014 – 17,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,162 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,162 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,162 miles
    Test number
    722971175041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,038 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    558396937597
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail57,038 miles (+1,908)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    996831983514
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,130 miles (+2,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    764567059481
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,599 miles (+2,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,599 miles
    Test number
    794539290561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,076 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    550836003642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,488 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,488 miles
    Test number
    141902537220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,484 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,484 miles
    Test number
    828990773803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,668 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,668 miles
    Test number
    483720628576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,419 miles
    Test number
    932409602614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail39,418 miles (+4,978)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,418 miles
    Test number
    909905114532
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass34,440 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,440 miles
    Test number
    711537925170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    695318686099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,446 miles (+5,195)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,446 miles
    Test number
    280288551054
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass24,251 miles (+6,741)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,251 miles
    Test number
    808269723816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,510 miles
    Test number
    759350904310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LSZ

Does LM61 LSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LSZ is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LSZ?
The MOT on LM61 LSZ is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LSZ done?
LM61 LSZ was recorded at 59,162 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,511 miles a year.
Has LM61 LSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LSZ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 LSZ 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 LSZ find?
LM61 LSZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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