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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LP61 JZXMOT history

LP61 JZX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

LP61 JZX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2025
Mileage
155,840 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 JZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 JZX was last recorded at 155,840 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,840 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
14,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,840 miles
  • 2023 – 128,618 miles
  • 2022 – 101,661 miles
  • 2021 – 91,745 miles
  • 2020 – 77,096 miles
  • 2019 – 65,545 miles
  • 2018 – 55,592 miles
  • 2017 – 43,945 miles
  • 2016 – 31,838 miles
  • 2015 – 14,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,840 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,840 miles
    Test number
    534399933907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  2. Fail155,840 miles (+27,222)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,840 miles
    Test number
    598985064930
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  3. Pass128,618 miles (+26,957)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,618 miles
    Test number
    544211995367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,661 miles
    Test number
    952745811699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,661 miles (+9,916)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,661 miles
    Test number
    272440607301
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass91,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    768221257776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,745 miles (+14,649)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    129462048321
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass77,096 miles (+11,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,096 miles
    Test number
    902261998233
    • 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))
  9. Pass65,545 miles (+9,953)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    220305614517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,592 miles
    Test number
    735533553230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,592 miles (+11,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,592 miles
    Test number
    677893939674
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass43,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    975856250342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,945 miles (+12,107)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    328693084928
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass31,838 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,838 miles
    Test number
    661327542396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,618 miles (+10,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    25,618 miles
    Test number
    894778368695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass14,714 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,714 miles
    Test number
    588745685020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    14,026 miles
    Test number
    109298125032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 JZX

Does LP61 JZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP61 JZX expired on 13 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP61 JZX?
The MOT on LP61 JZX expired on 13 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP61 JZX done?
LP61 JZX was recorded at 155,840 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 14,376 miles a year.
Has LP61 JZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 JZX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LP61 JZX 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 JZX find?
LP61 JZX passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre wearing on inner edge; rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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