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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 ZTYMOT history

LM61 ZTY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LM61 ZTY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,938 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZTY
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
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZTY was last recorded at 81,938 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 1,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,075 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,863 miles
Average per year
5,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,938 miles
  • 2025 – 80,075 miles
  • 2024 – 77,902 miles
  • 2022 – 75,280 miles
  • 2021 – 69,062 miles
  • 2019 – 58,771 miles
  • 2018 – 49,747 miles
  • 2017 – 40,646 miles
  • 2016 – 29,733 miles
  • 2015 – 21,074 miles
  • 2014 – 17,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust Corroded

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD AND CUT OUTER SIDEWALL.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR IN TREAD.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,938 miles (+1,863)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    422870455377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust Corroded

  2. Pass80,075 miles (+2,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,075 miles
    Test number
    282709762506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,902 miles
    Test number
    425069327729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail77,902 miles (+368)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,902 miles
    Test number
    940220112823
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass77,534 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    355541129186
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer has slightly corroded

  6. Fail77,534 miles (+2,254)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    383328943144
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer has slightly corroded

  7. Pass75,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    645005011073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD AND CUT OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail75,280 miles (+6,218)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    530505886347
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB NOT SEATED. (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD AND CUT OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass69,062 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,062 miles
    Test number
    440456537059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,399 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    890020226847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,771 miles (+9,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    261576941908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass49,747 miles (+9,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    683915255888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass40,646 miles (+10,913)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    244062450191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,733 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    460350928142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,074 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,074 miles
    Test number
    258346305352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,069 miles
    Test number
    118075124360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 ZTY

Does LM61 ZTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZTY is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZTY?
The MOT on LM61 ZTY is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ZTY done?
LM61 ZTY was recorded at 81,938 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 5,487 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZTY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZTY 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 ZTY find?
LM61 ZTY passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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