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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB61 PSOMOT history

LB61 PSO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,640 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 PSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 PSO was last recorded at 81,640 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,184 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,456 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,640 miles
  • 2024 – 78,184 miles
  • 2023 – 76,257 miles
  • 2022 – 71,235 miles
  • 2021 – 65,161 miles
  • 2020 – 61,996 miles
  • 2019 – 59,424 miles
  • 2018 – 51,466 miles
  • 2017 – 44,082 miles
  • 2016 – 39,192 miles
  • 2015 – 33,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,640 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    546484429006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail81,640 miles (+3,456)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    983778916538
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass78,184 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    414917823955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,257 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,257 miles
    Test number
    352049712913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,235 miles (+6,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,235 miles
    Test number
    514188304495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/split and cracking around sidewall and between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass65,161 miles (+3,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,161 miles
    Test number
    834931659329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass61,996 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,996 miles
    Test number
    544457665055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail61,996 miles (+2,572)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,996 miles
    Test number
    423446941731
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass59,424 miles (+7,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    295845231557
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass51,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,466 miles
    Test number
    679939183661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,466 miles (+7,384)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,466 miles
    Test number
    871761000372
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass44,082 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    720507344516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,046 miles (+4,854)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,046 miles
    Test number
    528368375256
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  14. Pass39,192 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    379184830115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,080 miles (+6,018)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,080 miles
    Test number
    481913623612
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass33,062 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,062 miles
    Test number
    128797215019
    • NoteWorn front wipers.

Questions about LB61 PSO

Does LB61 PSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 PSO is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 PSO?
The MOT on LB61 PSO is valid until 9 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 PSO done?
LB61 PSO was recorded at 81,640 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has LB61 PSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 PSO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 PSO 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 PSO find?
LB61 PSO passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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