
Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LB61 GYUMOT history
LB61 GYU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,673 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 99,673 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 GYU
- 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
- 11 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 GYU was last recorded at 99,673 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 6,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,370 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,303 miles
- Average per year
- 7,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,673 miles
- 2025 – 93,370 miles
- 2024 – 87,468 miles
- 2023 – 79,378 miles
- 2021 – 70,022 miles
- 2020 – 58,773 miles
- 2019 – 49,030 miles
- 2018 – 42,811 miles
- 2017 – 37,459 miles
- 2016 – 31,412 miles
- 2015 – 25,346 miles
- 2014 – 19,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,673 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 99,673 miles
- Test number
- 262613726696
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail99,673 miles (+6,303)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,673 miles
- Test number
- 926515745202
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,370 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 93,370 miles
- Test number
- 324212844006
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high -- it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail93,369 miles (+5,901)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,369 miles
- Test number
- 590909211145
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake travel high
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S handbrake effort lower than expected
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass87,468 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 87,468 miles
- Test number
- 758795592690
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail87,468 miles (+8,090)3 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,468 miles
- Test number
- 970650332227
- Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated catch seized (3.1 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass79,378 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 79,378 miles
- Test number
- 332027145210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,377 miles (+9,355)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,377 miles
- Test number
- 983529538035
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,022 miles (+67)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 70,022 miles
- Test number
- 365454935604
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,955 miles (+11,182)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,955 miles
- Test number
- 535398944011
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,773 miles (+9,743)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 58,773 miles
- Test number
- 321733191846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,030 miles (+6,219)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 49,030 miles
- Test number
- 508318662331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,811 miles (+101)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 42,811 miles
- Test number
- 863533087436
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail42,710 miles (+5,251)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,710 miles
- Test number
- 664868852582
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass37,459 miles (+6,047)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 37,459 miles
- Test number
- 226274273829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,412 miles (+6,066)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 31,412 miles
- Test number
- 361361145545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,346 miles (+5,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 25,346 miles
- Test number
- 967833991098
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass19,349 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 19,349 miles
- Test number
- 728407714392
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edges
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing thin on outer edges
Questions about LB61 GYU
- Does LB61 GYU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GYU is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 GYU?
- The MOT on LB61 GYU is valid until 31 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 GYU done?
- LB61 GYU was recorded at 99,673 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,182 miles a year.
- Has LB61 GYU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 GYU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB61 GYU 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 GYU find?
- LB61 GYU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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