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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM61 WLPMOT history

LM61 WLP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

LM61 WLP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
125,856 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 WLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 WLP was last recorded at 125,856 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 9,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,674 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,182 miles
Average per year
8,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,856 miles
  • 2025 – 116,674 miles
  • 2024 – 102,217 miles
  • 2023 – 89,531 miles
  • 2022 – 79,010 miles
  • 2021 – 67,203 miles
  • 2020 – 58,476 miles
  • 2019 – 55,320 miles
  • 2018 – 51,198 miles
  • 2017 – 47,829 miles
  • 2016 – 43,601 miles
  • 2014 – 26,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,856 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,856 miles (+9,182)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    125,856 miles
    Test number
    427218692483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,674 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    143595949586
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail116,674 miles (+14,457)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    963363329239
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,217 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    743592241452
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail102,217 miles (+12,686)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    833225468454
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,531 miles (+10,521)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,531 miles
    Test number
    708760953096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,010 miles (+11,807)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    459753519343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,203 miles (+8,727)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    820371178115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,476 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,476 miles
    Test number
    600500532997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,320 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    953863047687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,198 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,198 miles
    Test number
    755490980144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    463094327901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail47,829 miles (+4,228)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    677288976754
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,601 miles (+17,384)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,601 miles
    Test number
    690593877743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,217 miles
    Test number
    525506374294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail26,217 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,217 miles
    Test number
    737120574231
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn outer edges cords nearly exposed

Questions about LM61 WLP

Does LM61 WLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 WLP is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 WLP?
The MOT on LM61 WLP is valid until 21 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 WLP done?
LM61 WLP was recorded at 125,856 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 8,491 miles a year.
Has LM61 WLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 WLP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 WLP 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 WLP find?
LM61 WLP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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