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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass99,673 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass79,378 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,378 miles
    Test number
    332027145210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass58,773 miles (+9,743)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,773 miles
    Test number
    321733191846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,030 miles (+6,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,030 miles
    Test number
    508318662331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. Pass37,459 miles (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,459 miles
    Test number
    226274273829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,412 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,412 miles
    Test number
    361361145545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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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