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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB61 GZKMOT history

LB61 GZK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 107,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,194 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GZK was last recorded at 107,194 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,430 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,764 miles
Average per year
7,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,194 miles
  • 2025 – 102,430 miles
  • 2024 – 97,049 miles
  • 2023 – 89,265 miles
  • 2022 – 79,397 miles
  • 2021 – 68,917 miles
  • 2020 – 62,016 miles
  • 2019 – 54,978 miles
  • 2018 – 41,438 miles
  • 2017 – 34,432 miles
  • 2016 – 26,315 miles
  • 2015 – 20,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,194 miles
  • AdvisoryRear BACK SEATS DOWN TIME OF TEST

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.

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil ight illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,194 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,194 miles
    Test number
    946122757250
    • AdvisoryRear BACK SEATS DOWN TIME OF TEST
  2. Pass102,430 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,430 miles
    Test number
    199144224279
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  3. Fail102,429 miles (+5,380)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,429 miles
    Test number
    194366393121
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  4. Pass97,049 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,049 miles
    Test number
    226923596738
    • AdvisoryOil ight illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  5. Fail97,043 miles (+7,778)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,043 miles
    Test number
    450827372220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil ight illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  6. Pass89,265 miles (+9,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,265 miles
    Test number
    746688584642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass79,397 miles (+10,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,397 miles
    Test number
    696018149147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass68,917 miles (+6,901)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,917 miles
    Test number
    431748701328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,016 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    635327455361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,978 miles (+13,540)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    174042489771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,438 miles (+7,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,438 miles
    Test number
    438817368691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass34,432 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,432 miles
    Test number
    953412747527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,315 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,315 miles
    Test number
    705273034533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,193 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    20,193 miles
    Test number
    216523545067
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres worn on inner edges quite badley due to under inflation
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres have splits starting in tread

Questions about LB61 GZK

Does LB61 GZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GZK is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GZK?
The MOT on LB61 GZK is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 GZK done?
LB61 GZK was recorded at 107,194 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,779 miles a year.
Has LB61 GZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GZK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 GZK 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 GZK find?
LB61 GZK passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear back seats down time of test.

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