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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB62 BWYMOT history

LB62 BWY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,743 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 BWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB62 BWY was last recorded at 78,743 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 3,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,515 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,228 miles
Average per year
4,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,743 miles
  • 2025 – 75,515 miles
  • 2024 – 72,383 miles
  • 2023 – 70,165 miles
  • 2022 – 67,869 miles
  • 2021 – 63,759 miles
  • 2020 – 60,591 miles
  • 2019 – 55,243 miles
  • 2018 – 50,694 miles
  • 2017 – 43,704 miles
  • 2016 – 36,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    447793909390
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail78,742 miles (+3,227)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,742 miles
    Test number
    283023755773
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,515 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,515 miles
    Test number
    547504218882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,383 miles
    Test number
    540974214178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,383 miles (+2,218)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,383 miles
    Test number
    390305210717
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass70,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    852612743312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,165 miles (+2,296)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    171801163493
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass67,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    711774687321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,868 miles (+4,109)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,868 miles
    Test number
    663764223470
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

  10. Pass63,759 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,759 miles
    Test number
    758468227036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,591 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    374974690874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,243 miles (+4,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,243 miles
    Test number
    807444753736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass50,694 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    384049651950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,704 miles
    Test number
    717001140469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,701 miles (+6,766)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    241959712031
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass36,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,935 miles
    Test number
    155668951464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,935 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,935 miles
    Test number
    563717710713
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB62 BWY

Does LB62 BWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB62 BWY is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB62 BWY?
The MOT on LB62 BWY is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB62 BWY done?
LB62 BWY was recorded at 78,743 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
Has LB62 BWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 BWY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB62 BWY 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 BWY find?
LB62 BWY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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