Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LB61 FUTMOT history
LB61 FUT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,932 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 102,932 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 FUT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 6 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 FUT was last recorded at 102,932 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 7,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Aug 2020: 50,118 miles, lower than 50,177 miles on 4 Aug 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 95,620 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,312 miles
- Average per year
- 8,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,932 miles
- 2025 – 95,620 miles
- 2024 – 87,869 miles
- 2023 – 81,225 miles
- 2022 – 73,416 miles
- 2021 – 62,868 miles
- 2020 – 50,118 miles
- 2019 – 40,239 miles
- 2018 – 32,538 miles
- 2017 – 22,307 miles
- 2016 – 14,063 miles
- 2015 – 6,530 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,932 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 17 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,932 miles (+7,312)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 102,932 miles
- Test number
- 358300676516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,620 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 95,620 miles
- Test number
- 402180937376
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat not fitted
Fail95,618 miles (+7,749)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,618 miles
- Test number
- 383084889973
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat not fitted
Pass87,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 87,869 miles
- Test number
- 615132014575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,869 miles (+6,644)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,869 miles
- Test number
- 831166390533
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,225 miles (+7,809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 81,225 miles
- Test number
- 387309652636
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass73,416 miles (+10,548)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 73,416 miles
- Test number
- 916880158556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,868 miles (+12,750)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 62,868 miles
- Test number
- 725803813490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,118 miles (-59)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 50,118 miles
- Test number
- 412999388135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail50,177 miles (+9,938)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,177 miles
- Test number
- 938159532894
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,239 miles (+7,701)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 40,239 miles
- Test number
- 640151124273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 32,538 miles
- Test number
- 915534477119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,537 miles (+10,230)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,537 miles
- Test number
- 695303843715
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass22,307 miles (+8,244)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 22,307 miles
- Test number
- 578845044858
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats
Pass14,063 miles (+7,533)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 14,063 miles
- Test number
- 119270573984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail6,530 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,530 miles
- Test number
- 105668795179
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteCut to nsf tyre wall
- NoteCut to nsr tyre wall 2x
Pass6,530 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 6,530 miles
- Test number
- 768018395148
- NoteCut to nsf tyre wall
- NoteCut to nsr tyre wall 2x
Questions about LB61 FUT
- Does LB61 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FUT is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 FUT?
- The MOT on LB61 FUT is valid until 5 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 FUT done?
- LB61 FUT was recorded at 102,932 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 8,726 miles a year.
- Has LB61 FUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 FUT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 FUT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB61 FUT find?
- LB61 FUT passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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