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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LB61 OJYMOT history

LB61 OJY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 64,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2023
Mileage
64,231 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 OJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 OJY was last recorded at 64,231 miles on 21 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2022: 64,231 miles, lower than 160,818 miles on 9 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,818 miles · 9 Nov 2020
Average per year
6,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,231 miles
  • 2020 – 160,818 miles
  • 2019 – 52,489 miles
  • 2017 – 36,272 miles
  • 2016 – 21,443 miles
  • 2015 – 18,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,231 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTail silencer corroding

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,231 miles (-96,587)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,231 miles
    Test number
    268373229435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTail silencer corroding
  2. Pass160,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,818 miles
    Test number
    252963059388
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock leaking
  3. Fail58,420 miles (+40)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    899779329771
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock leaking
  4. Fail58,380 miles (+5,891)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    669311436043
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF & GLOW PLUG LAMP IS ALSO ON (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  5. Pass52,489 miles (+16,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,489 miles
    Test number
    475775452082
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks leaking
  6. Pass36,272 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,272 miles
    Test number
    281036862758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,263 miles (+14,820)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,263 miles
    Test number
    658850233491
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass21,443 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,443 miles
    Test number
    602312314659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    18,108 miles
    Test number
    325835235026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 OJY

Does LB61 OJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 OJY expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 OJY?
The MOT on LB61 OJY expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 OJY done?
LB61 OJY was recorded at 64,231 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 6,625 miles a year.
Has LB61 OJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 OJY has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB61 OJY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 OJY find?
LB61 OJY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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