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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LP61 OBJMOT history

LP61 OBJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LP61 OBJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,269 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 OBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 OBJ was last recorded at 109,269 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,961 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,308 miles
Average per year
8,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,269 miles
  • 2025 – 102,961 miles
  • 2024 – 92,383 miles
  • 2023 – 84,647 miles
  • 2022 – 78,226 miles
  • 2021 – 70,495 miles
  • 2020 – 64,011 miles
  • 2019 – 54,353 miles
  • 2018 – 44,856 miles
  • 2017 – 35,886 miles
  • 2016 – 28,009 miles
  • 2015 – 20,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,269 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,269 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,269 miles
    Test number
    628240943101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,961 miles (+10,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,961 miles
    Test number
    675731197633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass92,383 miles (+7,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,383 miles
    Test number
    625369154441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play in it
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  4. Pass84,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    566647930886
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at n/s approaching wear bars
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at o/s wearing on edges

  5. Fail84,647 miles (+6,421)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    869660234907
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at n/s approaching wear bars
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at o/s wearing on edges

  6. Pass78,226 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    131719919913
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

  7. Fail78,196 miles (+7,701)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,196 miles
    Test number
    130633341147
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass70,495 miles (+6,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,495 miles
    Test number
    612533315476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush starting to split
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak on engine

  9. Pass64,011 miles (+9,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,011 miles
    Test number
    741625002593
    • AdvisoryRear brake at n/s dragging
    • AdvisoryRear shocker at o/s damp

  10. Pass54,353 miles (+9,497)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,353 miles
    Test number
    753387395844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,856 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    446096887550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    532398381976
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack/perish in base of tread o/s & n/s

  13. Fail35,886 miles (+7,877)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    684460753955
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack/perish in base of tread o/s & n/s

  14. Pass28,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,009 miles
    Test number
    694412390545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,008 miles (+7,206)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,008 miles
    Test number
    282771004944
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass20,802 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,802 miles
    Test number
    149742215029
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges.

Questions about LP61 OBJ

Does LP61 OBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 OBJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 OBJ?
The MOT on LP61 OBJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 OBJ done?
LP61 OBJ was recorded at 109,269 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,012 miles a year.
Has LP61 OBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 OBJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LP61 OBJ 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 OBJ find?
LP61 OBJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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