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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LB61 FTJMOT history

LB61 FTJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,048 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FTJ was last recorded at 86,048 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,836 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,212 miles
Average per year
5,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,048 miles
  • 2025 – 83,836 miles
  • 2024 – 80,472 miles
  • 2023 – 78,273 miles
  • 2022 – 77,034 miles
  • 2021 – 75,689 miles
  • 2020 – 71,181 miles
  • 2019 – 64,446 miles
  • 2018 – 54,394 miles
  • 2017 – 47,143 miles
  • 2016 – 33,949 miles
  • 2015 – 26,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,048 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,048 miles (+2,212)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    289118497713
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,836 miles
    Test number
    163255693286
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,836 miles (+3,364)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,836 miles
    Test number
    573467978927
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,472 miles
    Test number
    311554342493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,472 miles (+2,199)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,472 miles
    Test number
    444705997481
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass78,273 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    471481442481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,034 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,034 miles
    Test number
    708427005450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    476818788256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,689 miles (+4,508)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    281934283576
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

  10. Pass71,181 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,181 miles
    Test number
    373860136526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    128701009790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,446 miles (+10,052)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    246494471270
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass54,394 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,394 miles
    Test number
    549090344046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,143 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    762944464439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,359 miles (+7,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    530803758067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,949 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,949 miles
    Test number
    665856625533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,457 miles
    Test number
    787144215021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 FTJ

Does LB61 FTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FTJ is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FTJ?
The MOT on LB61 FTJ is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 FTJ done?
LB61 FTJ was recorded at 86,048 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,174 miles a year.
Has LB61 FTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FTJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 FTJ 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 FTJ find?
LB61 FTJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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