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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 WLNMOT history

LM61 WLN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LM61 WLN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,119 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 WLN
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 WLN was last recorded at 129,119 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 5,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,679 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,440 miles
Average per year
6,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,119 miles
  • 2024 – 123,679 miles
  • 2023 – 119,000 miles
  • 2022 – 113,623 miles
  • 2021 – 109,824 miles
  • 2020 – 107,579 miles
  • 2019 – 99,617 miles
  • 2018 – 93,442 miles
  • 2017 – 85,592 miles
  • 2016 – 73,953 miles
  • 2015 – 63,844 miles
  • 2014 – 54,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,119 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,119 miles (+5,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,119 miles
    Test number
    632411052255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,679 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,679 miles
    Test number
    640739943993
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail123,679 miles (+4,679)2 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,679 miles
    Test number
    425366570716
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass119,000 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,000 miles
    Test number
    611231835091
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail118,999 miles (+5,376)2 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,999 miles
    Test number
    886736767972
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass113,623 miles (+3,799)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,623 miles
    Test number
    495340956111
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass109,824 miles (+2,245)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,824 miles
    Test number
    501164443329
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  8. Pass107,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,579 miles
    Test number
    489056076126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,579 miles (+7,962)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,579 miles
    Test number
    170671979313
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,617 miles (+6,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,617 miles
    Test number
    578122631623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass93,442 miles (+7,850)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,442 miles
    Test number
    447845178055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,592 miles (+11,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,592 miles
    Test number
    245873719378
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass73,953 miles (+10,109)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    948980616270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,844 miles (+9,600)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    322207632641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,244 miles
    Test number
    116738284253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 WLN

Does LM61 WLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 WLN is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 WLN?
The MOT on LM61 WLN is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 WLN done?
LM61 WLN was recorded at 129,119 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,736 miles a year.
Has LM61 WLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 WLN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 WLN 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 WLN find?
LM61 WLN passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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