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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LM61 WLRMOT history

LM61 WLR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 97,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

LM61 WLR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2025
Mileage
97,007 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 WLR
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
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 WLR was last recorded at 97,007 miles on 3 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,007 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,007 miles
  • 2023 – 87,889 miles
  • 2022 – 80,023 miles
  • 2021 – 73,927 miles
  • 2020 – 71,958 miles
  • 2019 – 68,404 miles
  • 2018 – 63,613 miles
  • 2017 – 57,587 miles
  • 2015 – 50,754 miles
  • 2014 – 41,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,007 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,007 miles
    Test number
    897076564477
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail97,007 miles (+9,118)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,007 miles
    Test number
    808973399439
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass87,889 miles (+7,866)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,889 miles
    Test number
    702359693633
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass80,023 miles (+6,096)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,023 miles
    Test number
    509692067363
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
  5. Pass73,927 miles (+1,969)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    668539113066
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spare wheel fitted, same size across axle, speed limited to 50mph
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning on dash
  6. Pass71,958 miles (+3,554)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    71,958 miles
    Test number
    993906216339
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass68,404 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    964027087553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,613 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,613 miles
    Test number
    982316988862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    887702274878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Fail57,587 miles (+6,833)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    605279594551
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass50,754 miles (+9,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    406632596740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass41,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,412 miles
    Test number
    297487054352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 WLR

Does LM61 WLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 WLR expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 WLR?
The MOT on LM61 WLR expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 WLR done?
LM61 WLR was recorded at 97,007 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 5,939 miles a year.
Has LM61 WLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 WLR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 WLR 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 WLR find?
LM61 WLR passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; nearside front bumper damaged; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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