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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LR61 LHMMOT history

LR61 LHM is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LR61 LHM white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,345 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LHM was last recorded at 115,345 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,575 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2,770 miles
Average per year
5,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,345 miles
  • 2024 – 99,827 miles
  • 2023 – 98,468 miles
  • 2021 – 97,106 miles
  • 2020 – 96,825 miles
  • 2019 – 95,968 miles
  • 2017 – 91,042 miles
  • 2016 – 77,954 miles
  • 2015 – 63,003 miles
  • 2014 – 46,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Bonnet pull broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,345 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,345 miles
    Test number
    344833078613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,345 miles (+2,770)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,345 miles
    Test number
    365074434473
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,575 miles (+12,748)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,575 miles
    Test number
    406382723977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,827 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    254169503452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,468 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    232549090581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,106 miles
    Test number
    381659026354
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull broken.

  7. Fail97,106 miles (+281)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,106 miles
    Test number
    785896963681
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull broken.

  8. Pass96,825 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,825 miles
    Test number
    338869345582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,968 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,968 miles
    Test number
    128836850340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,042 miles
    Test number
    218587334656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,042 miles (+13,088)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,042 miles
    Test number
    233690618727
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,954 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,954 miles
    Test number
    100217507968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracking on tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail77,954 miles (+14,951)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,954 miles
    Test number
    591672080514
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracking on tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass63,003 miles (+16,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    112799198427
    • 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)

  15. Pass46,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,123 miles
    Test number
    939577544283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 LHM

Does LR61 LHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LHM is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LHM?
The MOT on LR61 LHM is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 LHM done?
LR61 LHM was recorded at 115,345 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,754 miles a year.
Has LR61 LHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LHM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 LHM 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 LR61 LHM find?
LR61 LHM passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled slightly; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight, and 2 more.

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