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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LB62 AKUMOT history

LB62 AKU is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 218,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
218,643 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 AKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB62 AKU was last recorded at 218,643 miles on 11 Jan 2025, 3,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,559 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,084 miles
Average per year
14,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,643 miles
  • 2024 – 215,559 miles
  • 2023 – 209,303 miles
  • 2022 – 193,928 miles
  • 2021 – 176,952 miles
  • 2020 – 165,525 miles
  • 2019 – 145,101 miles
  • 2018 – 124,915 miles
  • 2017 – 107,002 miles
  • 2016 – 87,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,643 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp bracket slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,643 miles (+3,084)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    218,643 miles
    Test number
    888645360259
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass215,559 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    215,559 miles
    Test number
    373271436147
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp bracket slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail215,559 miles (+6,256)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,559 miles
    Test number
    671840591724
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp bracket slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass209,303 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    209,303 miles
    Test number
    982851708772
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp bracket slightly damaged however is still secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail209,303 miles (+15,375)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,303 miles
    Test number
    946081201966
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp bracket slightly damaged however is still secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass193,928 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    193,928 miles
    Test number
    141119368194
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Fail193,928 miles (+16,976)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,928 miles
    Test number
    415087982084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass176,952 miles (+11,427)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    176,952 miles
    Test number
    412161905069
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass165,525 miles (+20,424)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,525 miles
    Test number
    656407053848
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

  10. Pass145,101 miles (+20,186)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    763323736642
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted underneath.

  11. Pass124,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,915 miles
    Test number
    277918952097
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  12. Fail124,915 miles (+17,913)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,915 miles
    Test number
    224391016624
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  13. Pass107,002 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    404889346703
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted underneath.

  14. Fail107,002 miles (+19,816)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    290012648769
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted underneath.

  15. Pass87,186 miles (+333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,186 miles
    Test number
    236447868895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail86,853 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,853 miles
    Test number
    369567864136
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB62 AKU

Does LB62 AKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB62 AKU expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB62 AKU?
The MOT on LB62 AKU expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB62 AKU done?
LB62 AKU was recorded at 218,643 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2025, an average of 14,671 miles a year.
Has LB62 AKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 AKU has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB62 AKU 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 LB62 AKU find?
LB62 AKU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides..

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