Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
LM61 WLKMOT history
LM61 WLK is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,385 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 174,385 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 11 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 11,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 WLK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 WLK was last recorded at 174,385 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 174,376 miles · 27 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 11,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,385 miles
- 2025 – 161,238 miles
- 2024 – 153,504 miles
- 2023 – 141,682 miles
- 2022 – 132,427 miles
- 2021 – 108,638 miles
- 2020 – 98,410 miles
- 2018 – 83,515 miles
- 2017 – 72,919 miles
- 2016 – 55,974 miles
- 2015 – 45,825 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,385 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Wipers
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,385 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 174,385 miles
- Test number
- 574884411327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail174,376 miles (+13,138)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,376 miles
- Test number
- 932841726448
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass161,238 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 161,238 miles
- Test number
- 804429615272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,236 miles (+7,732)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,236 miles
- Test number
- 443762814025
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 153,504 miles
- Test number
- 526365936003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,504 miles (+11,822)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,504 miles
- Test number
- 541893765107
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Pass141,682 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 141,682 miles
- Test number
- 927204312321
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail141,682 miles (+9,255)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,682 miles
- Test number
- 247900249490
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass132,427 miles (+9,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 132,427 miles
- Test number
- 770053191531
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail123,427 miles (+14,789)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,427 miles
- Test number
- 649832121480
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass108,638 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 108,638 miles
- Test number
- 245454422082
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWipers
Fail108,638 miles (+10,228)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,638 miles
- Test number
- 896430395485
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWipers
Pass98,410 miles (+14,895)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 98,410 miles
- Test number
- 827914134100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,515 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 83,515 miles
- Test number
- 520151730954
- 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))
Fail83,515 miles (+10,596)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,515 miles
- Test number
- 242908240368
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass72,919 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 72,919 miles
- Test number
- 376278000034
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail72,919 miles (+16,945)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,919 miles
- Test number
- 574446114114
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,974 miles (+10,149)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 55,974 miles
- Test number
- 124685378280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,825 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 45,825 miles
- Test number
- 526741025123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail45,825 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,825 miles
- Test number
- 517690025157
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LM61 WLK
- Does LM61 WLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 WLK is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 WLK?
- The MOT on LM61 WLK is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 WLK done?
- LM61 WLK was recorded at 174,385 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 11,583 miles a year.
- Has LM61 WLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 WLK has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 WLK 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 WLK find?
- LM61 WLK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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