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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LM61 LUTMOT history

LM61 LUT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LM61 LUT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,127 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LUT was last recorded at 85,127 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,992 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,135 miles
Average per year
5,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,127 miles
  • 2025 – 83,992 miles
  • 2024 – 80,412 miles
  • 2023 – 78,362 miles
  • 2022 – 77,882 miles
  • 2020 – 77,065 miles
  • 2019 – 74,427 miles
  • 2018 – 66,126 miles
  • 2017 – 56,648 miles
  • 2016 – 47,483 miles
  • 2015 – 39,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,127 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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f upper strut mounting poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,127 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    393917343910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,992 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    430219081374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,412 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,412 miles
    Test number
    755758673166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,362 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,362 miles
    Test number
    589971537558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,882 miles
    Test number
    171242498444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,882 miles (+817)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,882 miles
    Test number
    276432679828
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass77,065 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,065 miles
    Test number
    468930216045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f upper strut mounting poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,062 miles (+2,635)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,062 miles
    Test number
    538169889999
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r tyre inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f upper strut mounting poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass74,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    103759245231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,427 miles (+8,301)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    673818914515
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass66,126 miles (+9,478)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    732971554126
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass56,648 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,648 miles
    Test number
    207384982427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,483 miles (+8,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,483 miles
    Test number
    553494327521
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper

  14. Pass39,001 miles (+9,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,001 miles
    Test number
    297718575265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass29,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    825093015089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,813 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    907113615061
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LM61 LUT

Does LM61 LUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LUT is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LUT?
The MOT on LM61 LUT is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LUT done?
LM61 LUT was recorded at 85,127 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,027 miles a year.
Has LM61 LUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LUT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 LUT 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 LUT find?
LM61 LUT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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