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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 RAUMOT history

LM61 RAU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LM61 RAU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,518 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RAU
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
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RAU was last recorded at 84,518 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 6,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,692 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,826 miles
Average per year
7,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,518 miles
  • 2025 – 77,692 miles
  • 2024 – 67,855 miles
  • 2023 – 56,920 miles
  • 2022 – 47,712 miles
  • 2021 – 38,420 miles
  • 2020 – 29,911 miles
  • 2019 – 20,245 miles
  • 2017 – 9,102 miles
  • 2016 – 7,616 miles
  • 2015 – 5,995 miles
  • 2014 – 4,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,518 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,518 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,518 miles
    Test number
    141848186780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,692 miles (+9,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,692 miles
    Test number
    926712199433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,855 miles (+10,935)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    285255987584
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass56,920 miles (+9,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    235893602183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass47,712 miles (+9,292)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,712 miles
    Test number
    508610370619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,420 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,420 miles
    Test number
    703623096644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,911 miles
    Test number
    570232127335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,911 miles (+9,666)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,911 miles
    Test number
    561356431464
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass20,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    20,245 miles
    Test number
    264248250430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,245 miles (+11,143)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,245 miles
    Test number
    743024734288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass9,102 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    9,102 miles
    Test number
    913576317527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,616 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    7,616 miles
    Test number
    801469129545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,995 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    5,995 miles
    Test number
    312746585056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    4,430 miles
    Test number
    149086214384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 RAU

Does LM61 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RAU is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RAU?
The MOT on LM61 RAU is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 RAU done?
LM61 RAU was recorded at 84,518 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 7,057 miles a year.
Has LM61 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RAU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LM61 RAU 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 RAU find?
LM61 RAU passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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