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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 ZTVMOT history

LM61 ZTV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LM61 ZTV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,948 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZTV was last recorded at 97,948 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,432 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,516 miles
Average per year
5,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,948 miles
  • 2025 – 96,432 miles
  • 2024 – 84,035 miles
  • 2023 – 75,645 miles
  • 2022 – 72,137 miles
  • 2021 – 68,113 miles
  • 2020 – 64,685 miles
  • 2019 – 59,994 miles
  • 2018 – 53,481 miles
  • 2017 – 45,406 miles
  • 2016 – 40,300 miles
  • 2015 – 37,437 miles
  • 2014 – 29,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,948 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak front
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine v belt cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,948 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    548861308090
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak front
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,948 miles (+1,516)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    237865602667
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak front
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,432 miles (+12,397)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    283567338113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,035 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    207274980331
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail84,035 miles (+8,390)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    802136455073
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass75,645 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    782017045925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,137 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,137 miles
    Test number
    862768212619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,113 miles (+3,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,113 miles
    Test number
    214231221796
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively aux belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,685 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    958540938421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,625 miles (+4,631)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,625 miles
    Test number
    436326759579
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass59,994 miles (+6,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    646220191193
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass53,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,481 miles
    Test number
    901718716912
    • AdvisoryEngine v belt cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail53,481 miles (+8,075)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,481 miles
    Test number
    863247798781
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine v belt cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass45,406 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    864646070207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,400 miles (+5,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,400 miles
    Test number
    981885326246
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass40,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,300 miles
    Test number
    872586740818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAuxilary v belt cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

  17. Fail40,300 miles (+2,863)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,300 miles
    Test number
    611821940985
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAuxilary v belt cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

  18. Pass37,437 miles (+7,953)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    793094921017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,484 miles
    Test number
    436442914380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 ZTV

Does LM61 ZTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZTV is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZTV?
The MOT on LM61 ZTV is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ZTV done?
LM61 ZTV was recorded at 97,948 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,738 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZTV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZTV 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 ZTV find?
LM61 ZTV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; coolant leak front; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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