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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB61 VHOMOT history

LB61 VHO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
52,456 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 VHO
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
25 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 VHO was last recorded at 52,456 miles on 6 May 2026, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,570 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
886 miles
Average per year
3,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,456 miles
  • 2025 – 51,570 miles
  • 2024 – 50,906 miles
  • 2023 – 48,837 miles
  • 2022 – 45,147 miles
  • 2021 – 41,407 miles
  • 2020 – 34,676 miles
  • 2019 – 29,316 miles
  • 2018 – 25,118 miles
  • 2017 – 21,306 miles
  • 2016 – 16,561 miles
  • 2015 – 13,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,456 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    529566648571
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail52,456 miles (+886)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    228465775419
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass51,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,570 miles
    Test number
    463687689412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,568 miles (+662)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,568 miles
    Test number
    517862104608
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass50,906 miles (+2,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,906 miles
    Test number
    697931931446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass48,837 miles (+3,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,837 miles
    Test number
    639476180356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass45,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,147 miles
    Test number
    182137436430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail45,147 miles (+3,740)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,147 miles
    Test number
    778551665273
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass41,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,407 miles
    Test number
    883129047396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,407 miles (+6,731)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,407 miles
    Test number
    122431845974
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sidewalls (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides X 2 **DEEP CRACKS** JUST PASSED THE MOT TEST** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass34,676 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    276665218872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,316 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,316 miles
    Test number
    726596314629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,118 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,118 miles
    Test number
    130628400321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,306 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    21,306 miles
    Test number
    645879606670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,561 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    16,561 miles
    Test number
    230061193472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    13,683 miles
    Test number
    616796555024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 VHO

Does LB61 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 VHO is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 VHO?
The MOT on LB61 VHO is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 VHO done?
LB61 VHO was recorded at 52,456 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,464 miles a year.
Has LB61 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 VHO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 VHO 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 VHO find?
LB61 VHO passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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