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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LB61 VJKMOT history

LB61 VJK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,032 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 VJK
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
20 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 VJK was last recorded at 119,032 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 16,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,663 miles · 16 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16,369 miles
Average per year
7,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,032 miles
  • 2025 – 102,663 miles
  • 2024 – 99,379 miles
  • 2023 – 97,159 miles
  • 2022 – 91,585 miles
  • 2021 – 81,496 miles
  • 2020 – 72,180 miles
  • 2019 – 62,835 miles
  • 2018 – 52,971 miles
  • 2017 – 47,332 miles
  • 2016 – 43,501 miles
  • 2015 – 39,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,032 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,032 miles (+16,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,032 miles
    Test number
    719216058865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass102,663 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    286856111051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,379 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,379 miles
    Test number
    220387645830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All round (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail99,375 miles (+2,216)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,375 miles
    Test number
    657056808977
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All round (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass97,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    871090600001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail97,158 miles (+5,573)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,158 miles
    Test number
    261070882534
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,585 miles (+10,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    225251349470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass81,496 miles (+9,316)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,496 miles
    Test number
    630750358647
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,180 miles (+9,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,180 miles
    Test number
    133815192540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass62,835 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    836455148699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,834 miles (+9,863)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    148034141936
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms arms bushes perished and split
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads on limit
    • AdvisoryNear side front and near side rear tyres damaged
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perished

  12. Pass52,971 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,971 miles
    Test number
    584789685806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,332 miles
    Test number
    304114237061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,332 miles (+3,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,332 miles
    Test number
    798814012844
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass43,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    276732429574
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail43,501 miles (+3,871)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    530980370434
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass39,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,630 miles
    Test number
    969850755071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 VJK

Does LB61 VJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 VJK is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 VJK?
The MOT on LB61 VJK is valid until 24 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 VJK done?
LB61 VJK was recorded at 119,032 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,222 miles a year.
Has LB61 VJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 VJK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 VJK 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 VJK find?
LB61 VJK passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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