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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LB61 LCNMOT history

LB61 LCN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 204,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
204,731 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 LCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 LCN was last recorded at 204,731 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,801 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,930 miles
Average per year
11,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,731 miles
  • 2025 – 200,801 miles
  • 2024 – 194,237 miles
  • 2023 – 187,966 miles
  • 2022 – 179,370 miles
  • 2021 – 169,917 miles
  • 2020 – 162,768 miles
  • 2019 – 147,409 miles
  • 2018 – 130,488 miles
  • 2017 – 111,077 miles
  • 2016 – 93,329 miles
  • 2015 – 77,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,731 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,731 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    204,731 miles
    Test number
    229492660411
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass200,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    200,801 miles
    Test number
    564697645938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail200,801 miles (+6,564)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,801 miles
    Test number
    960882015801
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass194,237 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    194,237 miles
    Test number
    727089179912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,966 miles (+8,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    187,966 miles
    Test number
    631474740686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass179,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    179,370 miles
    Test number
    450586053039
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail179,370 miles (+9,453)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,370 miles
    Test number
    134433053183
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass169,917 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,917 miles
    Test number
    591784970176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,768 miles (+15,359)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,768 miles
    Test number
    397235343508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,409 miles (+16,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    147,409 miles
    Test number
    230638248550
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass130,488 miles (+19,411)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,488 miles
    Test number
    493031587558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,077 miles (+17,748)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    748411379747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    416201213132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,329 miles (+15,626)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    821761449295
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass77,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,703 miles
    Test number
    367013615057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 LCN

Does LB61 LCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 LCN is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 LCN?
The MOT on LB61 LCN is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 LCN done?
LB61 LCN was recorded at 204,731 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 11,504 miles a year.
Has LB61 LCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 LCN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 LCN 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 LCN find?
LB61 LCN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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