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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 RAXMOT history

LM61 RAX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LM61 RAX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,016 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RAX
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
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RAX was last recorded at 69,016 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 4,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,975 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,041 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,016 miles
  • 2025 – 64,975 miles
  • 2024 – 61,234 miles
  • 2023 – 56,834 miles
  • 2022 – 52,320 miles
  • 2021 – 48,775 miles
  • 2020 – 45,886 miles
  • 2019 – 42,757 miles
  • 2018 – 40,042 miles
  • 2017 – 35,053 miles
  • 2016 – 30,721 miles
  • 2015 – 25,558 miles
  • 2014 – 18,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,016 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,016 miles (+4,041)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,016 miles
    Test number
    289468159527
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass64,975 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,975 miles
    Test number
    865401982328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,234 miles (+4,400)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,234 miles
    Test number
    848600640323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass56,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    495723238524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,834 miles (+4,514)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    939888555493
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass52,320 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    488121829782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    583132228280
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail48,775 miles (+2,889)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    418028754571
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass45,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    765690193918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,886 miles (+3,129)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    717227932651
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass42,757 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,757 miles
    Test number
    203274417516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    698997534297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,042 miles (+4,989)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    406154832315
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass35,053 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    646833294052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,721 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    295675713715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,558 miles
    Test number
    525756526861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,558 miles (+6,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,558 miles
    Test number
    741392643906
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass18,677 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,677 miles
    Test number
    338650984462
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 RAX

Does LM61 RAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RAX is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RAX?
The MOT on LM61 RAX is valid until 10 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 RAX done?
LM61 RAX was recorded at 69,016 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has LM61 RAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RAX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 RAX 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 RAX find?
LM61 RAX passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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