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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 LWUMOT history

LM61 LWU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 54,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LM61 LWU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,103 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LWU was last recorded at 54,103 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,795 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,308 miles
Average per year
2,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,103 miles
  • 2025 – 50,795 miles
  • 2024 – 41,654 miles
  • 2023 – 35,929 miles
  • 2022 – 35,131 miles
  • 2021 – 34,017 miles
  • 2020 – 33,070 miles
  • 2019 – 32,001 miles
  • 2018 – 30,795 miles
  • 2017 – 29,355 miles
  • 2016 – 27,445 miles
  • 2015 – 25,591 miles
  • 2014 – 22,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,103 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,103 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    397810597023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,795 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    621655046401
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail50,795 miles (+9,141)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    929181136747
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,654 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,654 miles
    Test number
    463238822600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail41,640 miles (+5,711)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,640 miles
    Test number
    480875803007
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass35,929 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    35,929 miles
    Test number
    544327961700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,131 miles
    Test number
    848907460514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,131 miles3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,131 miles
    Test number
    579005780094
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished on tread and also has Nail in tyre 215/45/16 90v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail35,131 miles (+1,114)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,131 miles
    Test number
    941356986403
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished on tread and also has Nail in tyre 215/45/16 90v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass34,017 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    34,017 miles
    Test number
    360758721425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,070 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,070 miles
    Test number
    153103614503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,001 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,001 miles
    Test number
    422280973018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,795 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    612819163609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,355 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,355 miles
    Test number
    585269050172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,445 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    989671775847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,591 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,591 miles
    Test number
    687845025256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,626 miles
    Test number
    805920414348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LWU

Does LM61 LWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LWU is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LWU?
The MOT on LM61 LWU is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LWU done?
LM61 LWU was recorded at 54,103 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,776 miles a year.
Has LM61 LWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LWU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 LWU 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 LWU find?
LM61 LWU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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