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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 LXOMOT history

LM61 LXO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LM61 LXO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,148 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LXO was last recorded at 118,148 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 6,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2018: 94,249 miles, lower than 94,429 miles on 24 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,098 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,050 miles
Average per year
8,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,148 miles
  • 2025 – 112,098 miles
  • 2024 – 109,484 miles
  • 2023 – 107,675 miles
  • 2022 – 104,796 miles
  • 2021 – 101,334 miles
  • 2020 – 99,908 miles
  • 2019 – 97,612 miles
  • 2018 – 94,249 miles
  • 2017 – 91,767 miles
  • 2016 – 68,677 miles
  • 2015 – 26,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,148 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,148 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    147918177630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,098 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,098 miles
    Test number
    218554742394
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail112,097 miles (+2,613)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    808880881818
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass109,484 miles (+1,809)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,484 miles
    Test number
    597469114374
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass107,675 miles (+2,879)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,675 miles
    Test number
    240240637787
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,796 miles (+3,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,796 miles
    Test number
    839110615286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,334 miles (+1,426)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,334 miles
    Test number
    155872762342
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,908 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    99,908 miles
    Test number
    463781952379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,612 miles
    Test number
    903114940164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,612 miles (+3,363)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,612 miles
    Test number
    886010585599
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,249 miles (-180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,249 miles
    Test number
    241561351866
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail94,429 miles (+2,662)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    710683507528
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass91,767 miles (+23,090)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    757096749859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    595545577116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  15. Fail68,677 miles (+42,510)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    142665250614
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  16. Fail26,167 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,167 miles
    Test number
    295683495092
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass26,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,167 miles
    Test number
    736903595007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LXO

Does LM61 LXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LXO is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LXO?
The MOT on LM61 LXO is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LXO done?
LM61 LXO was recorded at 118,148 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 8,121 miles a year.
Has LM61 LXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LXO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 LXO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 LXO find?
LM61 LXO passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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