Volkswagen Polo
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc
LP61 BJOMOT history
LP61 BJO is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 93,898 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,020 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 BJO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 BJO was last recorded at 93,898 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,047 miles · 12 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,851 miles
- Average per year
- 6,020 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 93,898 miles
- 2024 – 88,047 miles
- 2023 – 82,069 miles
- 2022 – 79,569 miles
- 2021 – 76,140 miles
- 2020 – 70,164 miles
- 2019 – 64,949 miles
- 2018 – 62,513 miles
- 2017 – 60,766 miles
- 2015 – 37,661 miles
- 2014 – 27,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,898 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,898 miles (+5,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 93,898 miles
- Test number
- 859998936534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass88,047 miles (+5,978)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 88,047 miles
- Test number
- 590915147142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 82,069 miles
- Test number
- 313775022949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,069 miles (+2,500)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,069 miles
- Test number
- 438788104551
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass79,569 miles (+3,429)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 79,569 miles
- Test number
- 683596043077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,140 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 76,140 miles
- Test number
- 928967880588
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWheel nuts engine and under sider areas not fully checked due to covetrs fitted
Fail76,140 miles (+5,976)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,140 miles
- Test number
- 252566929824
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWheel nuts engine and under sider areas not fully checked due to covetrs fitted
Pass70,164 miles (+5,215)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 70,164 miles
- Test number
- 167297361538
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear brake shoes need slight adjustment
Pass64,949 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 64,949 miles
- Test number
- 179555306919
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas
Fail64,949 miles (+2,436)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,949 miles
- Test number
- 994044224736
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure not fitted correct (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas
Pass62,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 62,513 miles
- Test number
- 739150601763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,513 miles (+1,747)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,513 miles
- Test number
- 542943806731
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass60,766 miles (+1,352)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 60,766 miles
- Test number
- 219884794240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,414 miles (+21,753)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,414 miles
- Test number
- 841390914713
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre also sidewall cracked
Pass37,661 miles (+10,105)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 37,661 miles
- Test number
- 200658046784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 27,556 miles
- Test number
- 499395844449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP61 BJO
- Does LP61 BJO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 BJO is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 BJO?
- The MOT on LP61 BJO is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP61 BJO done?
- LP61 BJO was recorded at 93,898 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
- Has LP61 BJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 BJO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LP61 BJO 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 LP61 BJO find?
- LP61 BJO passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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