Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LB61 FXMMOT history
LB61 FXM is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,685 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 131,685 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 FXM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 FXM was last recorded at 131,685 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,680 miles · 21 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 8,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,685 miles
- 2024 – 114,750 miles
- 2023 – 106,768 miles
- 2022 – 100,578 miles
- 2021 – 92,617 miles
- 2020 – 79,463 miles
- 2019 – 73,243 miles
- 2018 – 65,145 miles
- 2017 – 57,835 miles
- 2016 – 47,478 miles
- 2015 – 36,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,685 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retractRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHandbrake long travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,685 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 131,685 miles
- Test number
- 819169053156
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake long travel
Fail131,680 miles (+1,279)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,680 miles
- Test number
- 736403443112
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake long travel
Pass130,401 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 130,401 miles
- Test number
- 395433760936
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail130,397 miles (+15,647)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,397 miles
- Test number
- 151099315730
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,750 miles (+7,982)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 114,750 miles
- Test number
- 820219112732
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass106,768 miles (+6,190)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 106,768 miles
- Test number
- 442512026273
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,578 miles (+7,961)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 100,578 miles
- Test number
- 775730931660
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,617 miles (+13,154)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 92,617 miles
- Test number
- 621298969853
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,463 miles (+6,220)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 79,463 miles
- Test number
- 133116131637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,243 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 73,243 miles
- Test number
- 391804593228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail73,243 miles (+8,098)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,243 miles
- Test number
- 251300478358
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass65,145 miles (+7,310)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 65,145 miles
- Test number
- 528317010861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,835 miles (+10,357)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 57,835 miles
- Test number
- 222932239219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,478 miles (+11,276)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 47,478 miles
- Test number
- 586091050675
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 36,202 miles
- Test number
- 585067135097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 FXM
- Does LB61 FXM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FXM is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 FXM?
- The MOT on LB61 FXM is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 FXM done?
- LB61 FXM was recorded at 131,685 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 8,917 miles a year.
- Has LB61 FXM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 FXM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 FXM 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 FXM find?
- LB61 FXM passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt slow to retract; rear exhaust corroded; handbrake long travel.
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