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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 LXCMOT history

LM61 LXC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 105,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LM61 LXC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,255 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LXC
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LXC was last recorded at 105,255 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,210 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
7,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,255 miles
  • 2025 – 95,333 miles
  • 2024 – 77,551 miles
  • 2023 – 65,004 miles
  • 2022 – 54,762 miles
  • 2021 – 45,737 miles
  • 2020 – 41,963 miles
  • 2019 – 37,919 miles
  • 2018 – 34,255 miles
  • 2017 – 31,132 miles
  • 2016 – 25,517 miles
  • 2015 – 20,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,255 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryChip In WindscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,255 miles (+45)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,255 miles
    Test number
    839177662157
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip In Windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail105,210 miles (+9,877)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,210 miles
    Test number
    568736658745
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip In Windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPS Lamp on
  3. Pass95,333 miles (+17,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,333 miles
    Test number
    834001764555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
  4. Pass77,551 miles (+12,547)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    311760129778
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass65,004 miles (+10,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    933771432627
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass54,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,762 miles
    Test number
    119774392803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,762 miles (+9,025)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,762 miles
    Test number
    373520476555
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass45,737 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,737 miles
    Test number
    244515468098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,963 miles (+4,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,963 miles
    Test number
    835715278017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear dustcover on shock absorber dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust and sleeve clamp poor condition
  10. Pass37,919 miles (+3,664)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,919 miles
    Test number
    951617842526
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs have ridge of corrosion and are thin- borderline pass (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners wearing thin- borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil sump corroded
  11. Pass34,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,255 miles
    Test number
    944139590518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,255 miles (+3,123)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,255 miles
    Test number
    401515471349
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass31,132 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,132 miles
    Test number
    916460567798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,517 miles (+5,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,517 miles
    Test number
    952300883309
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm
  15. Pass20,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,309 miles
    Test number
    308259215038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LXC

Does LM61 LXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LXC is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LXC?
The MOT on LM61 LXC is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LXC done?
LM61 LXC was recorded at 105,255 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 7,575 miles a year.
Has LM61 LXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LXC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 LXC 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 LXC find?
LM61 LXC passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; chip in windscreen; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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