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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 LTEMOT history

LM61 LTE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LM61 LTE white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,749 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LTE was last recorded at 97,749 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 11,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,410 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,339 miles
Average per year
5,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,749 miles
  • 2024 – 86,410 miles
  • 2023 – 83,373 miles
  • 2022 – 79,899 miles
  • 2021 – 74,148 miles
  • 2020 – 70,374 miles
  • 2019 – 65,562 miles
  • 2018 – 59,130 miles
  • 2017 – 51,866 miles
  • 2016 – 44,129 miles
  • 2015 – 38,472 miles
  • 2014 – 32,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,749 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,749 miles (+11,339)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,749 miles
    Test number
    832379829760
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,410 miles
    Test number
    298955359807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail86,410 miles (+3,037)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,410 miles
    Test number
    778483449679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass83,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    779496745301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,373 miles (+3,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    681523603741
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  6. Pass79,899 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,899 miles
    Test number
    944291039634
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail79,899 miles (+5,751)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,899 miles
    Test number
    861918356241
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass74,148 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    956954959447
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is bald on inner edge and tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail74,148 miles (+3,774)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    208104511763
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is bald on inner edge and tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass70,374 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,374 miles
    Test number
    279080161367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail70,372 miles (+4,810)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    780066645136
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass65,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    749340476400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail65,562 miles (+6,432)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    911198203945
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside 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))

  14. Pass59,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,130 miles
    Test number
    863811482474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail59,130 miles (+7,264)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,130 miles
    Test number
    980904299862
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass51,866 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,866 miles
    Test number
    265922737803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,129 miles (+5,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,129 miles
    Test number
    817905068279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,472 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,472 miles
    Test number
    157455725056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    396741654324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LTE

Does LM61 LTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 LTE expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LTE?
The MOT on LM61 LTE expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 LTE done?
LM61 LTE was recorded at 97,749 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,988 miles a year.
Has LM61 LTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LTE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 LTE 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 LTE find?
LM61 LTE passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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