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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB61 GZJMOT history

LB61 GZJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,013 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GZJ
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
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GZJ was last recorded at 99,013 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 3,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,565 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,448 miles
Average per year
7,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,013 miles
  • 2025 – 95,565 miles
  • 2024 – 90,612 miles
  • 2023 – 85,091 miles
  • 2022 – 79,291 miles
  • 2021 – 73,325 miles
  • 2020 – 68,150 miles
  • 2019 – 61,757 miles
  • 2018 – 54,776 miles
  • 2017 – 44,698 miles
  • 2016 – 31,011 miles
  • 2015 – 17,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,013 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,013 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,013 miles
    Test number
    414848919372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,565 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,565 miles
    Test number
    141373810655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,612 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,612 miles
    Test number
    873762937730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,091 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    258914846856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,291 miles (+5,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,291 miles
    Test number
    582970712553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass73,325 miles (+5,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,325 miles
    Test number
    126195380560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass68,150 miles (+6,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    635311266184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass61,757 miles (+6,981)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,757 miles
    Test number
    428736909183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    276358333727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,776 miles (+10,078)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    774816372803
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both rear number plate lights (1.1.C.1d)
  11. Pass44,698 miles (+13,687)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    373554551033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,011 miles (+13,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,011 miles
    Test number
    751108693433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail17,186 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,186 miles
    Test number
    317534955002
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass17,186 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,186 miles
    Test number
    506654255035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,149 miles
    Test number
    525369325064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GZJ

Does LB61 GZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GZJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GZJ?
The MOT on LB61 GZJ 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 GZJ done?
LB61 GZJ was recorded at 99,013 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,420 miles a year.
Has LB61 GZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GZJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LB61 GZJ 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 GZJ find?
LB61 GZJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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