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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LB61 GPYMOT history

LB61 GPY is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 100,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,023 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GPY was last recorded at 100,023 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 13,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,565 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,458 miles
Average per year
6,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,023 miles
  • 2025 – 86,565 miles
  • 2024 – 82,535 miles
  • 2022 – 78,244 miles
  • 2021 – 75,300 miles
  • 2019 – 70,701 miles
  • 2018 – 61,886 miles
  • 2017 – 54,769 miles
  • 2016 – 46,833 miles
  • 2015 – 30,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,023 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust back box slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,023 miles
    Test number
    449891046908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,023 miles (+13,458)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,023 miles
    Test number
    172550917272
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass86,565 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    804763637756
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail86,564 miles (+4,029)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,564 miles
    Test number
    261576243587
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass82,535 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,535 miles
    Test number
    908033916193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,244 miles (+2,003)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,244 miles
    Test number
    111322862204
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

  7. Pass76,241 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    919272378116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,300 miles (+4,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,300 miles
    Test number
    967548572995
    • AdvisoryRear backbox

  9. Pass70,701 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,701 miles
    Test number
    950511286393
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail70,698 miles (+8,812)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,698 miles
    Test number
    512897725787
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass61,886 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    837783746465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,769 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,769 miles
    Test number
    485016226598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,833 miles (+16,532)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    424723561622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,301 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,301 miles
    Test number
    205589825004
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass30,301 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,301 miles
    Test number
    769269625071
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB61 GPY

Does LB61 GPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GPY is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GPY?
The MOT on LB61 GPY is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 GPY done?
LB61 GPY was recorded at 100,023 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 6,335 miles a year.
Has LB61 GPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GPY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 GPY 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 GPY find?
LB61 GPY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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