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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 RTVMOT history

LM61 RTV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

LM61 RTV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
76,297 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RTV
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
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RTV was last recorded at 76,297 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,088 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
5,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,297 miles
  • 2024 – 61,958 miles
  • 2023 – 48,571 miles
  • 2022 – 44,246 miles
  • 2021 – 37,215 miles
  • 2020 – 33,177 miles
  • 2019 – 31,000 miles
  • 2018 – 28,259 miles
  • 2017 – 24,686 miles
  • 2016 – 21,690 miles
  • 2015 – 19,967 miles
  • 2014 – 17,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,297 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,297 miles (+209)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    676957598781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,088 miles (+14,130)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    838693802942
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,958 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    300362385527
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail61,958 miles (+13,387)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    494504404541
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,571 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    768276555762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,246 miles (+7,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    545733479597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass37,215 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,215 miles
    Test number
    690983367737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,177 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    589951160116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,000 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,000 miles
    Test number
    831192152220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,999 miles (+2,740)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,999 miles
    Test number
    112571411306
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass28,259 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    275926190304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,686 miles
    Test number
    197285490647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,686 miles (+2,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,686 miles
    Test number
    892517597948
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass21,690 miles (+1,723)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    21,690 miles
    Test number
    107207690655
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre repaired on edge of thread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass19,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,967 miles
    Test number
    605039057205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail19,967 miles (+2,813)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,967 miles
    Test number
    551855751695
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass17,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,154 miles
    Test number
    855825014369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 RTV

Does LM61 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 RTV expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RTV?
The MOT on LM61 RTV expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 RTV done?
LM61 RTV was recorded at 76,297 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 5,444 miles a year.
Has LM61 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RTV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 RTV 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 RTV find?
LM61 RTV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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