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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB61 TCUMOT history

LB61 TCU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 48,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
48,475 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 TCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 TCU was last recorded at 48,475 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,221 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,254 miles
Average per year
2,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,475 miles
  • 2025 – 47,221 miles
  • 2024 – 44,824 miles
  • 2023 – 41,799 miles
  • 2022 – 39,273 miles
  • 2021 – 37,044 miles
  • 2020 – 35,406 miles
  • 2019 – 33,070 miles
  • 2018 – 30,835 miles
  • 2017 – 28,157 miles
  • 2016 – 24,715 miles
  • 2015 – 20,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,475 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,475 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    48,475 miles
    Test number
    659136130503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    893301500706
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail47,221 miles (+2,397)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    586314661765
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,824 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    44,824 miles
    Test number
    702480792597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail44,823 miles (+3,024)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,823 miles
    Test number
    220591347777
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass41,799 miles (+2,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,799 miles
    Test number
    844537661545
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,273 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,273 miles
    Test number
    241427263890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    37,044 miles
    Test number
    806592991739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,044 miles (+1,638)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,044 miles
    Test number
    180959798132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass35,406 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,406 miles
    Test number
    724310166998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,070 miles (+2,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,070 miles
    Test number
    161112913328
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass30,835 miles (+2,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,835 miles
    Test number
    428323666374
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass28,157 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,157 miles
    Test number
    387770849728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,715 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    24,715 miles
    Test number
    140065618041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    20,629 miles
    Test number
    307006235044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 TCU

Does LB61 TCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 TCU is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 TCU?
The MOT on LB61 TCU is valid until 7 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 TCU done?
LB61 TCU was recorded at 48,475 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,541 miles a year.
Has LB61 TCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 TCU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 TCU 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 TCU find?
LB61 TCU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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