
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass49,902 miles (+4,751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 49,902 miles
- Test number
- 519433440454
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass45,151 miles (+8,109)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 45,151 miles
- Test number
- 634598771589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,042 miles (+4,404)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 37,042 miles
- Test number
- 782027626776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,638 miles (+4,323)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 32,638 miles
- Test number
- 837267254176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,315 miles (+3,399)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 28,315 miles
- Test number
- 357880772436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,916 miles (+1,850)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 24,916 miles
- Test number
- 876792979066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,066 miles (+4,588)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 23,066 miles
- Test number
- 915487515197
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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