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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LB61 BZHMOT history

LB61 BZH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,502 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 BZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 BZH was last recorded at 115,502 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 7,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,005 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,497 miles
Average per year
8,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,502 miles
  • 2024 – 108,005 miles
  • 2022 – 82,309 miles
  • 2021 – 71,721 miles
  • 2020 – 65,278 miles
  • 2019 – 59,480 miles
  • 2018 – 52,305 miles
  • 2017 – 44,380 miles
  • 2016 – 34,232 miles
  • 2015 – 22,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,502 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,502 miles (+7,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,502 miles
    Test number
    731962145204
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass108,005 miles (+9,601)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,005 miles
    Test number
    207013819148
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,404 miles (+16,095)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    835498554441
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass82,309 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,309 miles
    Test number
    735842885730
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail82,309 miles (+10,588)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,309 miles
    Test number
    132098340178
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim both (5.2.3 (k))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass71,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,721 miles
    Test number
    880472700457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,721 miles (+6,443)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,721 miles
    Test number
    630576664344
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass65,278 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,278 miles
    Test number
    333847572411
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail65,278 miles (+5,798)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,278 miles
    Test number
    336680978901
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,480 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,480 miles
    Test number
    761964638349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,305 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,305 miles
    Test number
    926119042468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,380 miles (+10,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    506164286943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass34,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,232 miles
    Test number
    418752204159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,232 miles (+11,456)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,232 miles
    Test number
    400940636994
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass22,776 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,776 miles
    Test number
    359055965098
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn down on inside edge

  16. Fail22,776 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,776 miles
    Test number
    177944765417
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn down on inside edge

Questions about LB61 BZH

Does LB61 BZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 BZH is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 BZH?
The MOT on LB61 BZH is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 BZH done?
LB61 BZH was recorded at 115,502 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,540 miles a year.
Has LB61 BZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 BZH has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB61 BZH 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 LB61 BZH find?
LB61 BZH passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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