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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LB61 PTYMOT history

LB61 PTY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,842 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB61 PTY was last recorded at 72,842 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,543 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,299 miles
Average per year
4,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,842 miles
  • 2025 – 70,543 miles
  • 2024 – 67,229 miles
  • 2023 – 63,858 miles
  • 2022 – 60,792 miles
  • 2021 – 57,737 miles
  • 2020 – 53,512 miles
  • 2019 – 50,378 miles
  • 2018 – 44,283 miles
  • 2017 – 39,766 miles
  • 2016 – 32,852 miles
  • 2015 – 24,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,842 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,842 miles (+2,299)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,842 miles
    Test number
    181173848003
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel

  2. Pass70,543 miles (+3,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    388226867729
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,229 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    744609906025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,858 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,858 miles
    Test number
    537815525063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,792 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    744693383821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,737 miles
    Test number
    805994164011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail57,737 miles (+4,225)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,737 miles
    Test number
    458772344774
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass53,512 miles (+3,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,512 miles
    Test number
    401311667898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade Worn

  9. Pass50,378 miles (+6,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    547294742873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass44,283 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,283 miles
    Test number
    375216903178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,766 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,766 miles
    Test number
    193296450409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,852 miles (+8,838)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    372647686373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,014 miles
    Test number
    178174445087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,014 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,014 miles
    Test number
    906214145062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB61 PTY

Does LB61 PTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 PTY is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 PTY?
The MOT on LB61 PTY is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 PTY done?
LB61 PTY was recorded at 72,842 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,425 miles a year.
Has LB61 PTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 PTY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB61 PTY 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 PTY find?
LB61 PTY passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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