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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB61 DRXMOT history

LB61 DRX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 62,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
62,078 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 DRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 DRX was last recorded at 62,078 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 13,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,824 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13,254 miles
Average per year
4,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,078 miles
  • 2024 – 48,824 miles
  • 2022 – 39,249 miles
  • 2021 – 35,907 miles
  • 2019 – 30,948 miles
  • 2018 – 26,592 miles
  • 2017 – 21,917 miles
  • 2016 – 18,924 miles
  • 2015 – 14,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,078 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,078 miles (+13,254)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    893023540899
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass48,824 miles (+9,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    789065403518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf tyre is at 3mm advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass39,249 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,249 miles
    Test number
    378082302760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,486 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    36,486 miles
    Test number
    345869753866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,474 miles (+567)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    666563247313
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass35,907 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,907 miles
    Test number
    808917781830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,948 miles (+4,356)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,948 miles
    Test number
    871202178240
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass26,592 miles (+4,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,592 miles
    Test number
    331791218492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass21,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,917 miles
    Test number
    278465731081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail21,917 miles (+2,993)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,917 miles
    Test number
    802549541802
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass18,924 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,924 miles
    Test number
    360164870452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,249 miles (+10)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    14,249 miles
    Test number
    335930945094
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail14,239 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,239 miles
    Test number
    777454835059
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB61 DRX

Does LB61 DRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 DRX expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 DRX?
The MOT on LB61 DRX expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 DRX done?
LB61 DRX was recorded at 62,078 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 4,792 miles a year.
Has LB61 DRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 DRX has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB61 DRX 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 DRX find?
LB61 DRX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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