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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LP61 CMOMOT history

LP61 CMO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 55,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LP61 CMO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,166 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 CMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 CMO was last recorded at 55,166 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,800 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,366 miles
Average per year
1,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,166 miles
  • 2025 – 51,800 miles
  • 2024 – 48,171 miles
  • 2023 – 45,391 miles
  • 2022 – 43,593 miles
  • 2021 – 43,384 miles
  • 2020 – 42,435 miles
  • 2019 – 41,333 miles
  • 2018 – 40,357 miles
  • 2017 – 39,375 miles
  • 2016 – 38,170 miles
  • 2015 – 37,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,166 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,166 miles
    Test number
    945926423459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail55,160 miles (+3,360)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,160 miles
    Test number
    299712733960
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,800 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    51,800 miles
    Test number
    711054019215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,171 miles (+2,780)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,171 miles
    Test number
    613067856716
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass45,391 miles (+1,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,391 miles
    Test number
    309045505292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass43,593 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,593 miles
    Test number
    211580066380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,384 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    900248073953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,435 miles (+1,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,435 miles
    Test number
    575663844123
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass41,333 miles (+976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,333 miles
    Test number
    955617805709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass40,357 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,357 miles
    Test number
    608222418856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,375 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    972556789697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,170 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    831547318611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    486761325118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 CMO

Does LP61 CMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 CMO is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 CMO?
The MOT on LP61 CMO is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 CMO done?
LP61 CMO was recorded at 55,166 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,592 miles a year.
Has LP61 CMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 CMO has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 CMO 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 LP61 CMO find?
LP61 CMO passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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