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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LB61 DPYMOT history

LB61 DPY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 49,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,492 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 DPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 DPY was last recorded at 49,492 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,696 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,796 miles
Average per year
3,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,492 miles
  • 2025 – 46,696 miles
  • 2024 – 44,122 miles
  • 2023 – 41,956 miles
  • 2022 – 39,856 miles
  • 2021 – 37,683 miles
  • 2020 – 35,274 miles
  • 2019 – 33,209 miles
  • 2018 – 29,394 miles
  • 2017 – 25,256 miles
  • 2016 – 24,394 miles
  • 2015 – 16,089 miles
  • 2014 – 10,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,492 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    323632246601
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail49,492 miles (+2,796)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    136618667158
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,696 miles (+2,574)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,696 miles
    Test number
    367130523440
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass44,122 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    44,122 miles
    Test number
    577368473268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,956 miles
    Test number
    412490924717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,956 miles (+2,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,956 miles
    Test number
    483881432041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass39,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,856 miles
    Test number
    282549845281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,856 miles (+2,173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,856 miles
    Test number
    347118393919
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  9. Pass37,683 miles (+2,409)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    604890579338
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass35,274 miles (+2,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,274 miles
    Test number
    738248054294
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass33,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,209 miles
    Test number
    484771239553
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail33,209 miles (+3,815)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,209 miles
    Test number
    498060507683
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass29,394 miles (+4,138)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,394 miles
    Test number
    709311236365
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass25,256 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,256 miles
    Test number
    280494610022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,394 miles (+8,305)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,394 miles
    Test number
    726709614743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,089 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,089 miles
    Test number
    906455652819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    10,109 miles
    Test number
    828474864399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 DPY

Does LB61 DPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 DPY is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 DPY?
The MOT on LB61 DPY is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 DPY done?
LB61 DPY was recorded at 49,492 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,355 miles a year.
Has LB61 DPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 DPY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 DPY 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 DPY find?
LB61 DPY passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: n/s/f tyre slightly wearing low on outer edge; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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