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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 ZWPMOT history

LM61 ZWP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LM61 ZWP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,678 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZWP
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
9 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZWP was last recorded at 155,678 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,669 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
10,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,678 miles
  • 2025 – 155,669 miles
  • 2024 – 146,276 miles
  • 2023 – 135,988 miles
  • 2022 – 127,701 miles
  • 2021 – 114,733 miles
  • 2020 – 104,220 miles
  • 2019 – 87,028 miles
  • 2018 – 73,249 miles
  • 2017 – 62,685 miles
  • 2015 – 46,999 miles
  • 2014 – 38,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,678 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,678 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,678 miles
    Test number
    585444291224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail155,669 miles (+9,393)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,669 miles
    Test number
    399511810928
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill seat mounting within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost cords inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers sun visor missing

  3. Pass146,276 miles (+10,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,276 miles
    Test number
    680637536859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass135,988 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,988 miles
    Test number
    218970410156
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working

  5. Fail135,985 miles (+8,284)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,985 miles
    Test number
    696270372325
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working

  6. Pass127,701 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,701 miles
    Test number
    956198228231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,654 miles (+3,070)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    594625133808
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,584 miles
    Test number
    417763768298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,584 miles (+9,851)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,584 miles
    Test number
    463778852457
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass114,733 miles (+10,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,733 miles
    Test number
    101529564931
    • AdvisoryAdvise : slight play in front track control arm inner bushes

  11. Pass104,220 miles (+17,192)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,220 miles
    Test number
    388583781265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,028 miles (+13,779)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    189014581988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    654727359206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover missing

  14. Fail73,249 miles (+10,564)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    350574306890
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover missing

  15. Pass62,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,685 miles
    Test number
    901555562257
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer cover missing (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail62,685 miles (+15,686)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,685 miles
    Test number
    142295491489
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer cover missing (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,999 miles (+8,664)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,999 miles
    Test number
    257711227233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,335 miles
    Test number
    885154324361
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LM61 ZWP

Does LM61 ZWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZWP is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZWP?
The MOT on LM61 ZWP is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ZWP done?
LM61 ZWP was recorded at 155,678 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 10,378 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZWP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZWP 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 ZWP find?
LM61 ZWP passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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