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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LB61 LAEMOT history

LB61 LAE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 47,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
47,632 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 LAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 LAE was last recorded at 47,632 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,221 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
2,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,632 miles
  • 2023 – 47,221 miles
  • 2022 – 46,927 miles
  • 2021 – 45,629 miles
  • 2020 – 42,153 miles
  • 2019 – 39,025 miles
  • 2018 – 34,864 miles
  • 2017 – 28,293 miles
  • 2016 – 24,991 miles
  • 2015 – 20,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,632 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,632 miles (+411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    327098835498
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass47,221 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    300364841971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,927 miles (+1,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,927 miles
    Test number
    160693041282
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,629 miles
    Test number
    691141458474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail45,629 miles (+3,476)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,629 miles
    Test number
    145298398375
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,153 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    825922277619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,025 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,025 miles
    Test number
    351946753944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,864 miles
    Test number
    266650140367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,864 miles (+6,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,864 miles
    Test number
    154110674599
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass28,293 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,293 miles
    Test number
    468065763137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,991 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,991 miles
    Test number
    219031710390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,936 miles
    Test number
    705246815055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 LAE

Does LB61 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 LAE is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 LAE?
The MOT on LB61 LAE is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 LAE done?
LB61 LAE was recorded at 47,632 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,444 miles a year.
Has LB61 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 LAE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB61 LAE 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 LAE find?
LB61 LAE passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear.

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