Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LE61 GHJMOT history
LE61 GHJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,367 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 72,367 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,354 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE61 GHJ
- 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
- 3 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE61 GHJ was last recorded at 72,367 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 5,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 67,074 miles · 23 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,293 miles
- Average per year
- 5,354 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,367 miles
- 2024 – 67,074 miles
- 2023 – 59,774 miles
- 2022 – 54,248 miles
- 2021 – 48,037 miles
- 2020 – 42,642 miles
- 2019 – 37,439 miles
- 2018 – 32,280 miles
- 2017 – 26,222 miles
- 2016 – 21,288 miles
- 2015 – 17,599 miles
- 2014 – 13,703 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,367 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 29 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,367 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 72,367 miles
- Test number
- 737998155318
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail72,236 miles (+5,162)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,236 miles
- Test number
- 635670115422
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,074 miles (+7,300)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 67,074 miles
- Test number
- 153744754617
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,774 miles (+5,526)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 59,774 miles
- Test number
- 637934483809
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,248 miles (+41)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 54,248 miles
- Test number
- 786715820769
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,207 miles (+6,170)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,207 miles
- Test number
- 302412319540
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,037 miles (+5,395)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 48,037 miles
- Test number
- 888719175093
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass42,642 miles (+5,203)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 42,642 miles
- Test number
- 844142066690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 37,439 miles
- Test number
- 846067192245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,439 miles (+5,159)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,439 miles
- Test number
- 887625846480
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass32,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 32,280 miles
- Test number
- 814891931826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,280 miles (+6,058)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,280 miles
- Test number
- 690386530147
- Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass26,222 miles (+4,934)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 26,222 miles
- Test number
- 438434024864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,288 miles (+3,689)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 21,288 miles
- Test number
- 393626028744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,599 miles (+3,896)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 17,599 miles
- Test number
- 321485930726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 13,703 miles
- Test number
- 405113264468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE61 GHJ
- Does LE61 GHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE61 GHJ is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE61 GHJ?
- The MOT on LE61 GHJ is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE61 GHJ done?
- LE61 GHJ was recorded at 72,367 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 5,354 miles a year.
- Has LE61 GHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE61 GHJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE61 GHJ 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 LE61 GHJ find?
- LE61 GHJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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