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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM61 RPOMOT history

LM61 RPO is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

LM61 RPO white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,081 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RPO was last recorded at 106,081 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2016: 16,292 miles, lower than 35,834 miles on 11 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,080 miles · 20 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,081 miles
  • 2024 – 92,299 miles
  • 2023 – 88,058 miles
  • 2022 – 85,297 miles
  • 2021 – 81,285 miles
  • 2019 – 73,462 miles
  • 2018 – 68,900 miles
  • 2017 – 64,861 miles
  • 2016 – 16,292 miles
  • 2015 – 35,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,081 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) rackRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,081 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,081 miles
    Test number
    720543937448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) rack

  2. Fail106,080 miles (+24)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,080 miles
    Test number
    368010574347
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) rack

  3. Fail106,056 miles (+8,460)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,056 miles
    Test number
    447836102425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,596 miles (+5,297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    803312263868
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin coroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass92,299 miles (+4,241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,299 miles
    Test number
    193429954501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExaust leak
    • AdvisoryExaust outer skin coroded
    • AdvisoryFull exaust coroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass88,058 miles (+2,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,058 miles
    Test number
    520079812543
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,297 miles (+4,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    975710474930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass81,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,285 miles
    Test number
    474381202290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,285 miles (+7,823)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,285 miles
    Test number
    889112984158
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass73,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    144498776899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,462 miles (+4,562)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    906884261521
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass68,900 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,900 miles
    Test number
    411212487224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,861 miles (+48,569)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    396059866934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,292 miles (-19,542)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,292 miles
    Test number
    409296385927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,834 miles
    Test number
    269142945099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 RPO

Does LM61 RPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RPO is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RPO?
The MOT on LM61 RPO is valid until 28 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 RPO done?
LM61 RPO was recorded at 106,081 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 6,456 miles a year.
Has LM61 RPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RPO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 RPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 RPO find?
LM61 RPO passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack.

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