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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB61 GZEMOT history

LB61 GZE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2026
Mileage
103,396 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GZE was last recorded at 103,396 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 8,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,318 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,078 miles
Average per year
7,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,396 miles
  • 2024 – 95,318 miles
  • 2023 – 93,354 miles
  • 2022 – 82,473 miles
  • 2021 – 68,225 miles
  • 2020 – 66,018 miles
  • 2019 – 61,959 miles
  • 2018 – 54,979 miles
  • 2017 – 46,191 miles
  • 2016 – 37,435 miles
  • 2015 – 30,977 miles
  • 2014 – 24,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,396 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,396 miles (+8,078)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,396 miles
    Test number
    949990721716
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,318 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    468485993752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,354 miles
    Test number
    701249005949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,352 miles (+10,879)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,352 miles
    Test number
    582279625727
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass82,473 miles (+14,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,473 miles
    Test number
    702518276989
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass68,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,225 miles
    Test number
    137068551538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,225 miles (+2,207)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,225 miles
    Test number
    690742092759
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass66,018 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    308485663265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,959 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    977607178505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,979 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    450363912065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,191 miles
    Test number
    861382830263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,188 miles (+8,753)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    888364565799
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass37,435 miles (+6,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,435 miles
    Test number
    719585289925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass30,977 miles (+6,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,977 miles
    Test number
    380364992321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf tyre sidewall perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf tyre sidewall perished and cracking

  15. Pass24,950 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,950 miles
    Test number
    716647054338
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked between tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked between tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked between tread

Questions about LB61 GZE

Does LB61 GZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 GZE expired on 5 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GZE?
The MOT on LB61 GZE expired on 5 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 GZE done?
LB61 GZE was recorded at 103,396 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 7,475 miles a year.
Has LB61 GZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GZE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 GZE 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 GZE find?
LB61 GZE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front inner steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 2 more.

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