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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LB61 DSEMOT history

LB61 DSE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
84,137 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 DSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 DSE was last recorded at 84,137 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,137 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,137 miles
  • 2024 – 73,630 miles
  • 2023 – 63,898 miles
  • 2022 – 63,371 miles
  • 2021 – 44,892 miles
  • 2020 – 29,987 miles
  • 2019 – 24,885 miles
  • 2018 – 16,595 miles
  • 2017 – 12,499 miles
  • 2015 – 11,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,137 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,137 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    464777847747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail84,137 miles (+10,507)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    557952488247
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass73,630 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,630 miles
    Test number
    716213154765
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail73,630 miles (+9,732)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,630 miles
    Test number
    972235484457
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,898 miles (+527)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,898 miles
    Test number
    315155097004
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,371 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    706679040757
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail63,369 miles (+18,477)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,369 miles
    Test number
    711075757211
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,892 miles (+14,905)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,892 miles
    Test number
    468482058212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass29,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,987 miles
    Test number
    216924579173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,987 miles (+5,102)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,987 miles
    Test number
    180826413900
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass24,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,885 miles
    Test number
    682490976492
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light unit is damaged

  12. Fail24,885 miles (+8,290)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,885 miles
    Test number
    950856063592
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass16,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    16,595 miles
    Test number
    278305856343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,595 miles (+4,096)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,595 miles
    Test number
    819021458602
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass12,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    12,499 miles
    Test number
    711521801873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail12,499 miles (+772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,499 miles
    Test number
    940358006261
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass11,727 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    11,727 miles
    Test number
    292031401527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    10,157 miles
    Test number
    215687705009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 DSE

Does LB61 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 DSE expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 DSE?
The MOT on LB61 DSE expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 DSE done?
LB61 DSE was recorded at 84,137 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 6,929 miles a year.
Has LB61 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 DSE has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 DSE 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 DSE find?
LB61 DSE passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside rear headlamp lens slightly damaged, and 3 more.

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