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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 ZVBMOT history

LM61 ZVB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 61,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LM61 ZVB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,850 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZVB was last recorded at 61,850 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2017: 19,960 miles, lower than 27,467 miles on 20 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,070 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,780 miles
Average per year
3,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,850 miles
  • 2025 – 60,070 miles
  • 2024 – 52,369 miles
  • 2022 – 48,619 miles
  • 2021 – 43,284 miles
  • 2019 – 40,380 miles
  • 2017 – 36,236 miles
  • 2015 – 27,467 miles
  • 2014 – 20,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,850 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.

  • Nearside rear body damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,850 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,850 miles
    Test number
    429831086485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,070 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,070 miles
    Test number
    378382201514
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

  3. Fail60,070 miles (+7,701)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,070 miles
    Test number
    342235943652
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

  4. Pass52,369 miles (+3,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    807651240014
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box cover corroded

  5. Pass48,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,619 miles
    Test number
    155135502449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail48,619 miles (+5,335)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,619 miles
    Test number
    897656622104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass43,284 miles (+2,904)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    105129644640
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box

  8. Pass40,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,380 miles
    Test number
    442308472187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,380 miles (+4,144)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,380 miles
    Test number
    489647146700
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass36,236 miles (+16,275)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,236 miles
    Test number
    637551493250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    19,961 miles
    Test number
    112366599015
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Fail19,960 miles (-7,507)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,960 miles
    Test number
    159878369891
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass27,467 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,467 miles
    Test number
    922972736791
    • AdvisoryNearside rear body damage
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scored

  14. Fail27,427 miles (+7,282)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,427 miles
    Test number
    293166624438
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear body damage
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre puncture nail
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scored

  15. Pass20,145 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,145 miles
    Test number
    118482644369
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LM61 ZVB

Does LM61 ZVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZVB is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZVB?
The MOT on LM61 ZVB is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ZVB done?
LM61 ZVB was recorded at 61,850 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,758 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZVB has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZVB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 ZVB find?
LM61 ZVB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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