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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.

LM61 LTU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass159,063 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    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.

  1. Pass159,063 miles (+7,468)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,063 miles
    Test number
    890538102273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. Pass114,988 miles (+15,550)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,988 miles
    Test number
    658654011198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass81,713 miles (+16,072)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    105413549200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. Pass58,004 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,004 miles
    Test number
    692622590418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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.

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