Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LM61 VEAMOT history
LM61 VEA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,505 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 97,505 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,001 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 VEA
- 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
- 17 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 VEA was last recorded at 97,505 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 7,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 90,490 miles · 24 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,015 miles
- Average per year
- 8,001 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,505 miles
- 2024 – 90,490 miles
- 2023 – 75,018 miles
- 2021 – 70,760 miles
- 2020 – 69,962 miles
- 2019 – 63,916 miles
- 2018 – 56,749 miles
- 2017 – 45,428 miles
- 2016 – 42,179 miles
- 2015 – 26,249 miles
- 2014 – 8,135 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,505 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,505 miles (+7,015)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 97,505 miles
- Test number
- 137370804177
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,490 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 90,490 miles
- Test number
- 255963719537
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,490 miles (+15,472)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,490 miles
- Test number
- 984270553294
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass75,018 miles (+4,258)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 75,018 miles
- Test number
- 963088764085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,760 miles (+798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 70,760 miles
- Test number
- 252579831077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,962 miles (+6,046)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 69,962 miles
- Test number
- 122965571581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 63,916 miles
- Test number
- 883447895808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,916 miles (+7,167)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,916 miles
- Test number
- 461076319454
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass56,749 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 56,749 miles
- Test number
- 483130077317
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,746 miles (+11,318)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,746 miles
- Test number
- 907833564012
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,428 miles (+3,249)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 45,428 miles
- Test number
- 209251506260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,179 miles
- Test number
- 701573181681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,179 miles (+15,930)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,179 miles
- Test number
- 204404614278
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass26,249 miles (+18,114)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 26,249 miles
- Test number
- 229535555469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 8,135 miles
- Test number
- 825838244123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 VEA
- Does LM61 VEA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM61 VEA expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 VEA?
- The MOT on LM61 VEA expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM61 VEA done?
- LM61 VEA was recorded at 97,505 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 8,001 miles a year.
- Has LM61 VEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 VEA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM61 VEA 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 VEA find?
- LM61 VEA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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