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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 RSXMOT history

LM61 RSX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

LM61 RSX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,755 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RSX
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RSX was last recorded at 123,755 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 4,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,450 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,305 miles
Average per year
7,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,755 miles
  • 2025 – 119,450 miles
  • 2024 – 114,455 miles
  • 2023 – 110,339 miles
  • 2022 – 103,724 miles
  • 2021 – 90,415 miles
  • 2020 – 79,464 miles
  • 2019 – 71,427 miles
  • 2018 – 63,249 miles
  • 2017 – 57,739 miles
  • 2016 – 51,224 miles
  • 2015 – 45,413 miles
  • 2014 – 32,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,755 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,755 miles (+4,305)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,755 miles
    Test number
    881508640594
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,450 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,450 miles
    Test number
    943254154920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,396 miles (+4,941)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,396 miles
    Test number
    671266550996
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,455 miles
    Test number
    409890537759
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel and just met requirement

  5. Fail114,455 miles (+4,116)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,455 miles
    Test number
    839284304115
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel and just met requirement

  6. Pass110,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,339 miles
    Test number
    879459987556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail110,338 miles (+6,614)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,338 miles
    Test number
    671476872617
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass103,724 miles (+13,309)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,724 miles
    Test number
    286374415097
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi dust cover deteriorated

  9. Pass90,415 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    670588687007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,464 miles (+8,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,464 miles
    Test number
    196452991796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass71,427 miles (+8,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,427 miles
    Test number
    853828296694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,249 miles
    Test number
    935215006821
    • 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))

  13. Fail63,249 miles (+5,510)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,249 miles
    Test number
    855318458537
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass57,739 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,739 miles
    Test number
    878133737375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail57,701 miles (+6,477)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,701 miles
    Test number
    424214141469
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge

  16. Pass51,224 miles (+5,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    782213422076
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass45,413 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,413 miles
    Test number
    246225528547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,397 miles (+13,125)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    310667923395
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail
    • AdvisoryUnable to check all seatbelts
    • AdvisoryWater leak on o/s of engine

  19. Pass32,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,272 miles
    Test number
    747205704369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail32,272 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,272 miles
    Test number
    876825804343
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 RSX

Does LM61 RSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RSX is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RSX?
The MOT on LM61 RSX is valid until 5 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 RSX done?
LM61 RSX was recorded at 123,755 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 7,838 miles a year.
Has LM61 RSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RSX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 RSX 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 RSX find?
LM61 RSX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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