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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM61 RCZMOT history

LM61 RCZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LM61 RCZ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,532 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RCZ was last recorded at 78,532 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,935 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,597 miles
Average per year
5,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,532 miles
  • 2025 – 75,935 miles
  • 2024 – 69,297 miles
  • 2023 – 64,567 miles
  • 2022 – 60,382 miles
  • 2021 – 56,327 miles
  • 2020 – 51,282 miles
  • 2019 – 44,856 miles
  • 2018 – 36,860 miles
  • 2017 – 30,413 miles
  • 2016 – 25,048 miles
  • 2015 – 19,401 miles
  • 2014 – 14,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,532 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,532 miles
    Test number
    171962192002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,532 miles (+2,597)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,532 miles
    Test number
    467431251539
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,935 miles (+6,638)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,935 miles
    Test number
    480534217642
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Pass69,297 miles (+4,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    442021642562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass64,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    541360507870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,567 miles (+4,185)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    537848482500
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass60,382 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,382 miles
    Test number
    104176849381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,327 miles
    Test number
    830697378241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,326 miles (+5,044)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,326 miles
    Test number
    246796971139
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass51,282 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,282 miles
    Test number
    468005678350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,856 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    195822292783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,860 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,860 miles
    Test number
    842714807391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,413 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,413 miles
    Test number
    976997094811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,048 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,048 miles
    Test number
    919286162929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,401 miles (+5,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,401 miles
    Test number
    443372330137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass14,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    14,096 miles
    Test number
    309169914376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 RCZ

Does LM61 RCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RCZ is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RCZ?
The MOT on LM61 RCZ is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 RCZ done?
LM61 RCZ was recorded at 78,532 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,402 miles a year.
Has LM61 RCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RCZ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 RCZ 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 RCZ find?
LM61 RCZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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