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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 RDYMOT history

LM61 RDY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 58,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LM61 RDY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,961 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RDY was last recorded at 58,961 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,053 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,908 miles
Average per year
3,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,961 miles
  • 2025 – 56,053 miles
  • 2024 – 53,015 miles
  • 2023 – 49,513 miles
  • 2022 – 44,907 miles
  • 2020 – 41,936 miles
  • 2018 – 36,491 miles
  • 2017 – 32,553 miles
  • 2016 – 28,174 miles
  • 2014 – 15,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,961 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,961 miles (+2,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,961 miles
    Test number
    495769100191
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  2. Pass56,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    482050296916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,053 miles (+3,038)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    894069279329
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass53,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,015 miles
    Test number
    592709304454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail53,015 miles (+3,502)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,015 miles
    Test number
    481044718809
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 21 years old cracking on inside and slight cut on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass49,513 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    193944700025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,211 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,211 miles
    Test number
    124728317759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,208 miles (+3,301)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    374852839829
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass44,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,907 miles
    Test number
    926550228214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,907 miles (+2,971)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,907 miles
    Test number
    608247970807
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively pas belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass41,936 miles (+3,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    930309066576
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass38,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    806167315913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail38,076 miles (+1,585)1 dangerous3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    982177983969
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass36,491 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,491 miles
    Test number
    695840880488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,553 miles
    Test number
    182721790096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail32,533 miles (+4,359)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,533 miles
    Test number
    700642423077
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass28,174 miles (+4,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,174 miles
    Test number
    896412604934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass23,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,299 miles
    Test number
    597479025798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,299 miles (+7,393)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,299 miles
    Test number
    164679745399
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass15,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    15,906 miles
    Test number
    845337634348
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LM61 RDY

Does LM61 RDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RDY is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RDY?
The MOT on LM61 RDY is valid until 30 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 RDY done?
LM61 RDY was recorded at 58,961 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,693 miles a year.
Has LM61 RDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RDY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 RDY 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 RDY find?
LM61 RDY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: central front items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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