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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM61 LTXMOT history

LM61 LTX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LM61 LTX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,544 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LTX was last recorded at 92,544 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,163 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,381 miles
Average per year
7,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,544 miles
  • 2024 – 90,163 miles
  • 2023 – 85,385 miles
  • 2022 – 83,491 miles
  • 2021 – 76,479 miles
  • 2020 – 65,397 miles
  • 2019 – 49,168 miles
  • 2018 – 38,103 miles
  • 2016 – 27,943 miles
  • 2015 – 20,554 miles
  • 2014 – 14,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,544 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
  • AdvisorySide trays are fitted
  • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust box outer cover rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,544 miles (+2,381)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,544 miles
    Test number
    723727031680
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySide trays are fitted
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
  2. Pass90,163 miles (+18)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,163 miles
    Test number
    816433218460
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer cover rusty
  3. Fail90,145 miles (+4,760)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    101207194564
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer cover rusty
  4. Pass85,385 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    511668944411
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail85,382 miles (+1,891)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,382 miles
    Test number
    731354256121
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass83,491 miles (+7,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    984060549313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass76,479 miles (+11,082)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,479 miles
    Test number
    927590600334
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass65,397 miles (+16,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    163314814951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass49,168 miles (+11,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,168 miles
    Test number
    820794397302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass38,103 miles (+10,160)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,103 miles
    Test number
    327980871634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,943 miles (+7,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,943 miles
    Test number
    468610842553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass20,554 miles (+5,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,554 miles
    Test number
    316805319477
    • AdvisoryDiesel Filter Has Misting Of Diesel
  13. Pass14,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,610 miles
    Test number
    849630904335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LTX

Does LM61 LTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LTX is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LTX?
The MOT on LM61 LTX is valid until 11 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 LTX done?
LM61 LTX was recorded at 92,544 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,056 miles a year.
Has LM61 LTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LTX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 LTX 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 LTX find?
LM61 LTX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust box corroded, and 2 more.

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