Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc
LB61 GPFMOT history
LB61 GPF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 76,633 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,368 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 GPF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 8 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 GPF was last recorded at 76,633 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,654 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,979 miles
- Average per year
- 5,368 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,633 miles
- 2025 – 73,654 miles
- 2024 – 70,432 miles
- 2023 – 66,285 miles
- 2022 – 62,744 miles
- 2021 – 59,263 miles
- 2020 – 56,318 miles
- 2019 – 52,152 miles
- 2018 – 39,931 miles
- 2017 – 31,510 miles
- 2016 – 27,520 miles
- 2015 – 17,489 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,633 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront struts leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front strut leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Undertray not fully secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves 185/60/15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,633 miles (+2,979)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 76,633 miles
- Test number
- 778106120150
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront struts leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,654 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 73,654 miles
- Test number
- 814774154722
- AdvisoryNearside Front strut leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,653 miles (+3,221)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,653 miles
- Test number
- 354134672355
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front strut leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,432 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 70,432 miles
- Test number
- 478719822093
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail70,429 miles (+4,144)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,429 miles
- Test number
- 160458880783
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,285 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 66,285 miles
- Test number
- 663495066807
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFuel flap missing
Fail66,276 miles (+3,532)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,276 miles
- Test number
- 728783796364
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak sleeve insecure (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFuel flap missing
Pass62,744 miles (+3,481)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 62,744 miles
- Test number
- 715497774829
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 59,263 miles
- Test number
- 152161529460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,263 miles (+2,945)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,263 miles
- Test number
- 466913056682
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin breaking off
Pass56,318 miles (+4,166)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 56,318 miles
- Test number
- 804777737679
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass52,152 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 52,152 miles
- Test number
- 151971802246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail52,149 miles (+12,218)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,149 miles
- Test number
- 623528153180
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass39,931 miles (+8,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 39,931 miles
- Test number
- 513048175105
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
Pass31,510 miles (+3,990)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 31,510 miles
- Test number
- 367970689177
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass27,520 miles (+10,031)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 27,520 miles
- Test number
- 711083981390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,489 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 17,489 miles
- Test number
- 646515135017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB61 GPF
- Does LB61 GPF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GPF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 GPF?
- The MOT on LB61 GPF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 GPF done?
- LB61 GPF was recorded at 76,633 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,368 miles a year.
- Has LB61 GPF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 GPF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 GPF 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 GPF find?
- LB61 GPF passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front struts leaking; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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