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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 RFKMOT history

LM61 RFK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 84,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LM61 RFK red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,424 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RFK was last recorded at 84,424 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,416 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,424 miles
  • 2024 – 73,035 miles
  • 2023 – 70,222 miles
  • 2022 – 67,453 miles
  • 2021 – 59,404 miles
  • 2020 – 46,734 miles
  • 2018 – 40,838 miles
  • 2016 – 30,785 miles
  • 2015 – 22,181 miles
  • 2014 – 19,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,424 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Non Standard rear exhaust box fitted (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNon standard coil springs fitted to front and rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Coil spring corroded All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust corrded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,424 miles (+8)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,424 miles
    Test number
    236080443851
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Non Standard rear exhaust box fitted (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon standard coil springs fitted to front and rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail84,416 miles (+4,835)6 major2 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,416 miles
    Test number
    675641533266
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Non Standard rear exhaust box fitted (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front LED Position bulb fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon standard coil springs fitted to front and rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front LED Position light bulb fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass79,581 miles (+6,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,581 miles
    Test number
    653440425265
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass73,035 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,035 miles
    Test number
    303964879041
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail73,032 miles (+2,810)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,032 miles
    Test number
    224172229900
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass70,222 miles (+2,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,222 miles
    Test number
    741432666991
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroding
  7. Pass67,453 miles (+8,049)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,453 miles
    Test number
    772335354360
    • MinorFront Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass59,404 miles (+12,670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    496485188014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,734 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,734 miles
    Test number
    945445178869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,733 miles (+3)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,733 miles
    Test number
    236271808919
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail46,730 miles (+5,892)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,730 miles
    Test number
    350309476652
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUndertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle
  12. Pass40,838 miles (+10,053)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,838 miles
    Test number
    778539442146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,785 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    270094009818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,906 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    23,906 miles
    Test number
    159300366975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,181 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,181 miles
    Test number
    596956945167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    846725494249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 RFK

Does LM61 RFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RFK is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RFK?
The MOT on LM61 RFK is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 RFK done?
LM61 RFK was recorded at 84,424 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,817 miles a year.
Has LM61 RFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RFK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 RFK 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 RFK find?
LM61 RFK passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 11 advisories: exhaust noisy non standard rear exhaust box fitted; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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