
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
LM61 LTUMOT history
LM61 LTU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 159,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 159,063 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,126 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 LTU
- 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
- 11 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 LTU was last recorded at 159,063 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 7,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,595 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,468 miles
- Average per year
- 9,126 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,063 miles
- 2025 – 151,595 miles
- 2024 – 147,129 miles
- 2023 – 143,881 miles
- 2021 – 128,544 miles
- 2020 – 114,988 miles
- 2019 – 99,438 miles
- 2018 – 81,713 miles
- 2017 – 65,641 miles
- 2016 – 58,004 miles
- 2014 – 56,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 18 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,063 miles (+7,468)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 159,063 miles
- Test number
- 890538102273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,595 miles (+4,466)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 151,595 miles
- Test number
- 147164410343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass147,129 miles (+3,248)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 147,129 miles
- Test number
- 412325999642
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass143,881 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 143,881 miles
- Test number
- 588728208938
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail143,874 miles (+15,330)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,874 miles
- Test number
- 525789473596
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,544 miles (+13,556)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 128,544 miles
- Test number
- 574587141822
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip to windscreen
Pass114,988 miles (+15,550)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 114,988 miles
- Test number
- 658654011198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,438 miles (+17,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,438 miles
- Test number
- 639837022570
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,713 miles (+16,072)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 81,713 miles
- Test number
- 105413549200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,641 miles (+7,637)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 65,641 miles
- Test number
- 497975293151
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass58,004 miles (+1,784)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 58,004 miles
- Test number
- 692622590418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,220 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 56,220 miles
- Test number
- 859492724365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM61 LTU
- Does LM61 LTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LTU is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 LTU?
- The MOT on LM61 LTU is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 LTU done?
- LM61 LTU was recorded at 159,063 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 9,126 miles a year.
- Has LM61 LTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 LTU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM61 LTU 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 LTU find?
- LM61 LTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.