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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,043 cc

L62 RTSMOT history

L62 RTS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 86,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,091 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L62 RTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
27 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L62 RTS was last recorded at 86,091 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,034 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,057 miles
Average per year
1,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,091 miles
  • 2025 – 84,034 miles
  • 2024 – 84,023 miles
  • 2023 – 82,486 miles
  • 2020 – 78,369 miles
  • 2019 – 73,523 miles
  • 2018 – 64,388 miles
  • 2016 – 63,657 miles
  • 2015 – 63,515 miles
  • 2014 – 63,346 miles
  • 2013 – 63,123 miles
  • 2012 – 62,637 miles
  • 2011 – 62,235 miles
  • 2010 – 62,011 miles
  • 2009 – 61,525 miles
  • 2008 – 61,337 miles
  • 2007 – 60,896 miles
  • 2006 – 59,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,091 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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,091 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,091 miles
    Test number
    648178039288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,034 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,034 miles
    Test number
    498125864582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,023 miles (+1,537)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,023 miles
    Test number
    841528157629
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass82,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    676648083918
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail82,486 miles (+4,117)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    318155803727
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable rubbing against wheel , now secured (1.1.15 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable rubbing against wheel, now secured (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass78,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    125659802022
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Of Cat (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail78,369 miles (+4,846)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    998249702888
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Of Cat (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass73,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,523 miles
    Test number
    154443176997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,523 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,523 miles
    Test number
    130587316051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,368 miles (+8,980)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,368 miles
    Test number
    723017224271
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak cooling fan inop

  11. Pass64,388 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,388 miles
    Test number
    289257053160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    469238018991
    • AdvisoryN/s rear bearing slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryO/s rear bearing slightly noisy

  13. Fail63,657 miles (+142)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    260301822099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear bearing slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryO/s rear bearing slightly noisy

  14. Pass63,515 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,515 miles
    Test number
    187885445176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel filler pipe corroded

  15. Fail63,515 miles (+169)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,515 miles
    Test number
    388612345176
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel filler pipe corroded

  16. Pass63,346 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,346 miles
    Test number
    519344644141
    • NoteO/s/f brake has very slight bind
    • NoteSlight movemont on both front strut tops

  17. Fail63,346 miles (+223)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,346 miles
    Test number
    259623444142
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f brake has very slight bind
    • NoteSlight movemont on both front strut tops

  18. Fail63,123 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    677240633136
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront exhaust clap at rear of cat broken

  19. Pass63,123 miles (+486)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    717280433133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront exhaust clap at rear of cat broken

  20. Pass62,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,637 miles
    Test number
    715253532160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Fail62,637 miles (+402)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,637 miles
    Test number
    316051632177
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass62,235 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,235 miles
    Test number
    236084741478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  23. Fail62,235 miles (+224)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,235 miles
    Test number
    385473441126
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  24. Pass62,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,011 miles
    Test number
    183548640184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  25. Fail62,011 miles (+486)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,011 miles
    Test number
    313341040126
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  26. Pass61,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    552889949115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,525 miles (+188)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    154608749187
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass61,337 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,337 miles
    Test number
    760843948137
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  29. Fail61,337 miles (+441)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,337 miles
    Test number
    244912148403
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  30. Pass60,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    514249247107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail60,896 miles (+898)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    370945547116
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  32. Pass59,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,998 miles
    Test number
    292039636451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail59,998 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,998 miles
    Test number
    590638136184
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about L62 RTS

Does L62 RTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L62 RTS is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L62 RTS?
The MOT on L62 RTS is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L62 RTS done?
L62 RTS was recorded at 86,091 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,315 miles a year.
Has L62 RTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L62 RTS has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L62 RTS 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 L62 RTS find?
L62 RTS passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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