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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

LM61 ZXDMOT history

LM61 ZXD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

LM61 ZXD grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2024
Mileage
159,965 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZXD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZXD was last recorded at 159,965 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,965 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,965 miles
  • 2022 – 151,029 miles
  • 2021 – 141,873 miles
  • 2020 – 131,838 miles
  • 2019 – 125,474 miles
  • 2018 – 119,118 miles
  • 2017 – 108,216 miles
  • 2016 – 90,943 miles
  • 2015 – 72,178 miles
  • 2014 – 55,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,965 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,965 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,965 miles
    Test number
    514075826291
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail159,965 miles (+8,936)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,965 miles
    Test number
    699133369096
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,029 miles (+252)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,029 miles
    Test number
    151953154017
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre punctured

  4. Fail150,777 miles (+8,904)3 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,777 miles
    Test number
    805701817315
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre punctured

  5. Pass141,873 miles (+10,035)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,873 miles
    Test number
    364601050694
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged the plastic cover (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,838 miles (+6,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,838 miles
    Test number
    257681254314
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin is coming away, not blowing

  7. Pass125,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,474 miles
    Test number
    163001718207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,426 miles (+6,308)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,426 miles
    Test number
    957484244377
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,118 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,118 miles
    Test number
    729453652537
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,118 miles (+10,902)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,118 miles
    Test number
    727633362629
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,216 miles (+17,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,216 miles
    Test number
    710643968581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,943 miles (+18,765)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,943 miles
    Test number
    550332620839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    324641135690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,178 miles (+16,665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    277302646782
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass55,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,513 miles
    Test number
    878485824367
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Fail55,513 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,513 miles
    Test number
    405284924383
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about LM61 ZXD

Does LM61 ZXD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 ZXD expired on 29 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZXD?
The MOT on LM61 ZXD expired on 29 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 ZXD done?
LM61 ZXD was recorded at 159,965 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 11,543 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZXD has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZXD 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 ZXD find?
LM61 ZXD passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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