
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LM61 PZWMOT history
LM61 PZW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 90,191 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,524 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 PZW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 11 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 PZW was last recorded at 90,191 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 12,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,869 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,322 miles
- Average per year
- 5,524 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,191 miles
- 2025 – 77,869 miles
- 2024 – 76,095 miles
- 2023 – 72,381 miles
- 2022 – 68,370 miles
- 2021 – 63,925 miles
- 2020 – 60,151 miles
- 2019 – 52,491 miles
- 2018 – 45,478 miles
- 2017 – 38,701 miles
- 2016 – 36,160 miles
- 2015 – 32,371 miles
- 2014 – 25,913 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,191 miles (+12,322)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 90,191 miles
- Test number
- 344561645431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,869 miles (+1,774)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 77,869 miles
- Test number
- 392984345184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,095 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 76,095 miles
- Test number
- 431473575283
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail76,095 miles (+3,714)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,095 miles
- Test number
- 965722909517
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,381 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 72,381 miles
- Test number
- 385530825393
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail72,381 miles (+4,011)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,381 miles
- Test number
- 209526864167
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,370 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 68,370 miles
- Test number
- 355893044117
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail68,370 miles (+4,445)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,370 miles
- Test number
- 451394315067
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,925 miles (+3,774)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 63,925 miles
- Test number
- 931770745003
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
- AdvisoryFuel filter damp
Pass60,151 miles (+7,660)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 60,151 miles
- Test number
- 957436025171
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,491 miles (+7,013)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 52,491 miles
- Test number
- 933362277028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,478 miles (+6,777)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 45,478 miles
- Test number
- 381197154793
- AdvisoryFront tyres 205/45/16 Rear tyres 215/45/16
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT on inner edge
Pass38,701 miles (+2,541)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 38,701 miles
- Test number
- 746585466340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,160 miles (+3,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 36,160 miles
- Test number
- 172627625989
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,371 miles (+6,458)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 32,371 miles
- Test number
- 803252668617
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre threads (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,913 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 25,913 miles
- Test number
- 458388314387
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteNearside rear light damage white light not showing.
Questions about LM61 PZW
- Does LM61 PZW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 PZW is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 PZW?
- The MOT on LM61 PZW is valid until 10 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 PZW done?
- LM61 PZW was recorded at 90,191 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 5,524 miles a year.
- Has LM61 PZW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 PZW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM61 PZW 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 PZW find?
- LM61 PZW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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