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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM61 LUAMOT history

LM61 LUA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LM61 LUA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,038 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LUA
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
5 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LUA was last recorded at 75,038 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 5,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,550 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,488 miles
Average per year
4,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,038 miles
  • 2025 – 69,550 miles
  • 2024 – 67,715 miles
  • 2023 – 61,235 miles
  • 2022 – 55,543 miles
  • 2021 – 49,902 miles
  • 2020 – 45,151 miles
  • 2019 – 37,042 miles
  • 2018 – 32,638 miles
  • 2017 – 28,315 miles
  • 2016 – 24,916 miles
  • 2015 – 23,066 miles
  • 2014 – 18,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,038 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,038 miles (+5,488)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,038 miles
    Test number
    371875268135
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,550 miles (+1,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,550 miles
    Test number
    955713720272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass67,715 miles (+6,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,715 miles
    Test number
    317372733039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass61,235 miles (+5,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    838572977417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass55,543 miles (+5,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    262626103125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass49,902 miles (+4,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,902 miles
    Test number
    519433440454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Pass45,151 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,151 miles
    Test number
    634598771589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,042 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    782027626776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,638 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,638 miles
    Test number
    837267254176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,315 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,315 miles
    Test number
    357880772436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,916 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,916 miles
    Test number
    876792979066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,066 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,066 miles
    Test number
    915487515197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,478 miles
    Test number
    749729254201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LUA

Does LM61 LUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LUA is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LUA?
The MOT on LM61 LUA is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LUA done?
LM61 LUA was recorded at 75,038 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,721 miles a year.
Has LM61 LUA ever failed its MOT?
No. LM61 LUA has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LM61 LUA 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 LUA find?
LM61 LUA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe, and 8 more.

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