Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LM61 LXEMOT history
LM61 LXE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,529 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 79,529 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,862 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 LXE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 7 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 LXE was last recorded at 79,529 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,497 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 32 miles
- Average per year
- 5,862 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,529 miles
- 2024 – 73,584 miles
- 2023 – 68,572 miles
- 2022 – 58,512 miles
- 2021 – 49,267 miles
- 2020 – 46,922 miles
- 2019 – 41,963 miles
- 2018 – 38,206 miles
- 2017 – 30,546 miles
- 2016 – 22,994 miles
- 2015 – 16,049 miles
- 2014 – 15,388 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,529 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,529 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 79,529 miles
- Test number
- 520301587252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,497 miles (+5,913)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,497 miles
- Test number
- 428061406850
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer/inner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass73,584 miles (+5,012)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 73,584 miles
- Test number
- 193884407880
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass68,572 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 68,572 miles
- Test number
- 516258452136
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail68,572 miles (+10,060)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,572 miles
- Test number
- 678017185263
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,512 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 58,512 miles
- Test number
- 492757305396
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail58,512 miles (+9,245)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,512 miles
- Test number
- 766307454866
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,267 miles (+2,345)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 49,267 miles
- Test number
- 846056185487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,922 miles (+4,959)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 46,922 miles
- Test number
- 744586777056
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,963 miles (+3,757)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 41,963 miles
- Test number
- 226918240437
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,206 miles (+7,660)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 38,206 miles
- Test number
- 542932101694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,546 miles (+7,552)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 30,546 miles
- Test number
- 691451586032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,994 miles (+6,945)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 22,994 miles
- Test number
- 764773808086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,049 miles (+661)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 16,049 miles
- Test number
- 518943335180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 15,388 miles
- Test number
- 125491084251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,384 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,384 miles
- Test number
- 527581784238
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Questions about LM61 LXE
- Does LM61 LXE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM61 LXE expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 LXE?
- The MOT on LM61 LXE expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM61 LXE done?
- LM61 LXE was recorded at 79,529 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
- Has LM61 LXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 LXE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM61 LXE 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 LXE find?
- LM61 LXE passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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