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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB61 GYTMOT history

LB61 GYT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 84,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,538 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GYT was last recorded at 84,538 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 3,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,885 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,653 miles
Average per year
6,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,538 miles
  • 2025 – 80,885 miles
  • 2024 – 74,802 miles
  • 2023 – 65,486 miles
  • 2022 – 56,956 miles
  • 2021 – 45,587 miles
  • 2020 – 37,612 miles
  • 2019 – 33,768 miles
  • 2018 – 30,160 miles
  • 2017 – 26,491 miles
  • 2016 – 21,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,538 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,538 miles (+3,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,538 miles
    Test number
    216800153354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass80,885 miles (+6,083)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,885 miles
    Test number
    368636790774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass74,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,802 miles
    Test number
    577242419720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail74,802 miles (+9,316)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,802 miles
    Test number
    489512417469
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass65,486 miles (+8,530)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,486 miles
    Test number
    259471561213
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass56,956 miles (+11,369)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,956 miles
    Test number
    964191762618
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,587 miles (+7,975)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    339356585805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,612 miles (+3,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    188882215764
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass33,768 miles (+3,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,768 miles
    Test number
    700441758271
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 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 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass30,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,160 miles
    Test number
    601496067443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail30,160 miles (+3,669)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,160 miles
    Test number
    183647448298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass26,491 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,491 miles
    Test number
    807984998349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,200 miles
    Test number
    431007806726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GYT

Does LB61 GYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GYT is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GYT?
The MOT on LB61 GYT is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 GYT done?
LB61 GYT was recorded at 84,538 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,271 miles a year.
Has LB61 GYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GYT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 GYT 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 GYT find?
LB61 GYT passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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