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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM61 WLCMOT history

LM61 WLC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LM61 WLC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,920 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 WLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 WLC was last recorded at 100,920 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 5,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,419 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,501 miles
Average per year
6,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,920 miles
  • 2024 – 95,419 miles
  • 2023 – 84,874 miles
  • 2022 – 71,712 miles
  • 2021 – 62,032 miles
  • 2020 – 58,026 miles
  • 2019 – 53,061 miles
  • 2018 – 48,650 miles
  • 2017 – 41,451 miles
  • 2015 – 33,642 miles
  • 2014 – 24,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,920 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,920 miles (+5,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,920 miles
    Test number
    428409999455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass95,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,419 miles
    Test number
    118962146068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail95,419 miles (+10,545)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,419 miles
    Test number
    839974996617
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    928680989618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,874 miles (+13,162)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    380624598946
    • 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  6. Pass71,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,712 miles
    Test number
    374895688992
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail71,712 miles (+9,680)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,712 miles
    Test number
    694199665814
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass62,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    940853289495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,032 miles (+4,006)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    650857956773
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass58,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,026 miles
    Test number
    842858293502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,026 miles (+4,965)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,026 miles
    Test number
    249123909492
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass53,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,061 miles
    Test number
    883444669314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,061 miles (+4,411)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,061 miles
    Test number
    316857751227
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass48,650 miles (+7,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    562772448313
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre inner edge wear

  15. Pass41,451 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,451 miles
    Test number
    981844223162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,642 miles (+9,313)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,642 miles
    Test number
    322315720874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,329 miles
    Test number
    157964524368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 WLC

Does LM61 WLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 WLC is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 WLC?
The MOT on LM61 WLC is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 WLC done?
LM61 WLC was recorded at 100,920 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 6,747 miles a year.
Has LM61 WLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 WLC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 WLC 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 WLC find?
LM61 WLC passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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