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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LB61 PPXMOT history

LB61 PPX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,876 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 PPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 PPX was last recorded at 95,876 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2022: 58,333 miles, lower than 90,212 miles on 15 Mar 2021.

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
91,141 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,735 miles
Average per year
7,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,876 miles
  • 2025 – 91,141 miles
  • 2024 – 83,301 miles
  • 2023 – 69,727 miles
  • 2022 – 58,333 miles
  • 2021 – 90,212 miles
  • 2020 – 43,667 miles
  • 2019 – 34,046 miles
  • 2018 – 26,959 miles
  • 2017 – 24,272 miles
  • 2016 – 19,797 miles
  • 2015 – 16,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,876 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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 silencer corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,876 miles (+4,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,876 miles
    Test number
    572288650364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass91,141 miles (+7,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,141 miles
    Test number
    694102520573
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel just acceptable. Adjustment required.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded.

  3. Pass83,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    280554354365
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded.

  4. Fail83,301 miles (+13,574)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    861428717932
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded.

  5. Pass69,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    611151882393
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail69,727 miles (+11,394)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    881165685776
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass58,333 miles (-31,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,333 miles
    Test number
    927352978301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,212 miles (+46,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,212 miles
    Test number
    991718696945
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass43,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,667 miles
    Test number
    220905827700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,667 miles (+9,621)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,667 miles
    Test number
    584428806784
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass34,046 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,046 miles
    Test number
    612948278829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,959 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,959 miles
    Test number
    348117513935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,272 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,272 miles
    Test number
    914278186114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,797 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    19,797 miles
    Test number
    511433539996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,163 miles
    Test number
    259863515053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 PPX

Does LB61 PPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 PPX is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 PPX?
The MOT on LB61 PPX is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 PPX done?
LB61 PPX was recorded at 95,876 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,133 miles a year.
Has LB61 PPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 PPX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 PPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 PPX find?
LB61 PPX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box poor condition.

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