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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

FX62 ZTYMOT history

FX62 ZTY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

FX62 ZTY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,410 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FX62 ZTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FX62 ZTY was last recorded at 86,410 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 5,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,593 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,817 miles
Average per year
4,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,410 miles
  • 2025 – 80,593 miles
  • 2024 – 74,731 miles
  • 2023 – 70,617 miles
  • 2022 – 67,399 miles
  • 2021 – 59,645 miles
  • 2020 – 56,123 miles
  • 2019 – 52,054 miles
  • 2018 – 48,459 miles
  • 2017 – 43,633 miles
  • 2016 – 39,996 miles
  • 2015 – 33,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,410 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,410 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,410 miles
    Test number
    779176391145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,593 miles (+5,862)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    142870781909
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,731 miles
    Test number
    886499678445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail74,730 miles (+4,113)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,730 miles
    Test number
    776216879300
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,617 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,617 miles
    Test number
    160330698899
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail70,617 miles (+3,218)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,617 miles
    Test number
    959333189237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,399 miles
    Test number
    197704332107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail67,399 miles (+7,754)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,399 miles
    Test number
    256603788610
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass59,645 miles (+3,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    380933310147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass56,123 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    214980490078
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail56,123 miles (+4,069)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    594173278693
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake reading lower than Nearside (R.B.Test)

  12. Pass52,054 miles (+3,595)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,054 miles
    Test number
    976697608071
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass48,459 miles (+4,826)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    525240204680
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass43,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,633 miles
    Test number
    998113001734
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail43,633 miles (+3,637)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,633 miles
    Test number
    521024836997
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass39,996 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,996 miles
    Test number
    312394734664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    147337154854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FX62 ZTY

Does FX62 ZTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FX62 ZTY is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on FX62 ZTY?
The MOT on FX62 ZTY is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FX62 ZTY done?
FX62 ZTY was recorded at 86,410 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,746 miles a year.
Has FX62 ZTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FX62 ZTY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on FX62 ZTY 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 FX62 ZTY find?
FX62 ZTY passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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