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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM61 PZJMOT history

LM61 PZJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LM61 PZJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,745 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 PZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 PZJ was last recorded at 117,745 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 7,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,719 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,026 miles
Average per year
8,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,745 miles
  • 2025 – 110,719 miles
  • 2024 – 101,523 miles
  • 2023 – 91,104 miles
  • 2022 – 81,461 miles
  • 2021 – 74,166 miles
  • 2020 – 69,994 miles
  • 2019 – 64,637 miles
  • 2018 – 60,860 miles
  • 2017 – 55,584 miles
  • 2016 – 39,934 miles
  • 2015 – 26,415 miles
  • 2014 – 11,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,745 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,745 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,745 miles
    Test number
    234628544309
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail117,745 miles (+7,026)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,745 miles
    Test number
    129476082324
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass110,719 miles (+9,196)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,719 miles
    Test number
    750142192270
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,523 miles
    Test number
    535813190944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,523 miles (+10,419)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,523 miles
    Test number
    347092023002
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass91,104 miles (+9,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,104 miles
    Test number
    890301072633
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass81,461 miles (+7,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,461 miles
    Test number
    775886485361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass74,166 miles (+4,172)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,166 miles
    Test number
    249060575820
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass69,994 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,994 miles
    Test number
    913181458747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,637 miles (+3,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    261052763457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  11. Pass60,860 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,860 miles
    Test number
    833468607775
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail60,858 miles (+5,274)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    518340136665
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing 1 fixing on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass55,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    834560339021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,584 miles (+15,650)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    979546664237
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass39,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,934 miles
    Test number
    166794166776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail39,912 miles (+13,497)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    505810077823
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass26,415 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,415 miles
    Test number
    356507095129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,357 miles (+15,257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,357 miles
    Test number
    635234995163
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass11,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    11,100 miles
    Test number
    116689784163
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LM61 PZJ

Does LM61 PZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 PZJ is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 PZJ?
The MOT on LM61 PZJ is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 PZJ done?
LM61 PZJ was recorded at 117,745 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 8,793 miles a year.
Has LM61 PZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 PZJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 PZJ 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 PZJ find?
LM61 PZJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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