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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 WKXMOT history

LM61 WKX is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LM61 WKX white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,597 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 WKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 WKX was last recorded at 85,597 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 9,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,185 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,412 miles
Average per year
5,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,597 miles
  • 2025 – 76,185 miles
  • 2024 – 65,316 miles
  • 2023 – 61,493 miles
  • 2022 – 55,200 miles
  • 2021 – 47,894 miles
  • 2020 – 43,005 miles
  • 2019 – 38,188 miles
  • 2018 – 31,785 miles
  • 2017 – 24,441 miles
  • 2016 – 21,580 miles
  • 2015 – 18,903 miles
  • 2014 – 15,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front condensation in headlight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Objects removed from drivers view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,597 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    881519347345
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail85,597 miles (+9,412)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    961951144121
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass76,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,185 miles
    Test number
    271317229848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,185 miles (+10,869)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,185 miles
    Test number
    526653254169
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Pass65,316 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,316 miles
    Test number
    557297602980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail65,314 miles (+3,821)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,314 miles
    Test number
    143323030306
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass61,493 miles (+6,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    365136094344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass55,200 miles (+7,306)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    607561202508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,894 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,894 miles
    Test number
    922769262186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,005 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,005 miles
    Test number
    122434482703
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front condensation in headlight
    • AdvisoryObjects removed from drivers view prior to test

  11. Fail42,995 miles (+4,807)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,995 miles
    Test number
    883109625048
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front condensation in headlight
    • AdvisoryObjects removed from drivers view prior to test

  12. Pass38,188 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    889322674070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,785 miles (+7,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,785 miles
    Test number
    430465458391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass24,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,441 miles
    Test number
    367988555660
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail24,441 miles (+2,861)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,441 miles
    Test number
    407512132308
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing Locking wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass21,580 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    21,580 miles
    Test number
    591508518459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,903 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,903 miles
    Test number
    946367774173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,442 miles
    Test number
    976751294259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 WKX

Does LM61 WKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 WKX is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 WKX?
The MOT on LM61 WKX is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 WKX done?
LM61 WKX was recorded at 85,597 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,910 miles a year.
Has LM61 WKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 WKX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 WKX 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 WKX find?
LM61 WKX passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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