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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB61 GZHMOT history

LB61 GZH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,936 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GZH was last recorded at 87,936 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 5,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,391 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,545 miles
Average per year
5,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,936 miles
  • 2025 – 82,391 miles
  • 2024 – 72,866 miles
  • 2022 – 68,394 miles
  • 2021 – 64,374 miles
  • 2020 – 59,356 miles
  • 2019 – 54,111 miles
  • 2018 – 46,987 miles
  • 2017 – 40,093 miles
  • 2016 – 34,699 miles
  • 2015 – 27,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,936 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,936 miles (+5,545)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,936 miles
    Test number
    314463399299
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  2. Pass82,391 miles (+9,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,391 miles
    Test number
    107473538578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass72,866 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    320476571841
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail72,866 miles (+4,472)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    980138507573
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,394 miles (+4,020)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,394 miles
    Test number
    157008070426
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp on

  6. Pass64,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,374 miles
    Test number
    626134338365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail64,374 miles (+5,018)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,374 miles
    Test number
    910036437915
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,356 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,356 miles
    Test number
    300274658821
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail59,355 miles (+5,244)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    979754957738
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass54,111 miles (+7,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    508928961763
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished and slightly going out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass46,987 miles (+6,894)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,987 miles
    Test number
    125103329736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,093 miles (+5,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    40,093 miles
    Test number
    674230537335
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Pass34,699 miles (+6,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    512206122892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass27,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,978 miles
    Test number
    197428382143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GZH

Does LB61 GZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GZH is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GZH?
The MOT on LB61 GZH is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 GZH done?
LB61 GZH was recorded at 87,936 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,794 miles a year.
Has LB61 GZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GZH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 GZH 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 GZH find?
LB61 GZH passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 8 more.

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