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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LB62 EMJMOT history

LB62 EMJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
135,588 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 EMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB62 EMJ was last recorded at 135,588 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 7,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,744 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,844 miles
Average per year
9,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,588 miles
  • 2024 – 127,744 miles
  • 2023 – 117,553 miles
  • 2022 – 107,590 miles
  • 2021 – 100,507 miles
  • 2020 – 91,869 miles
  • 2019 – 84,836 miles
  • 2018 – 80,364 miles
  • 2017 – 68,173 miles
  • 2016 – 54,621 miles
  • 2015 – 39,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,588 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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,588 miles (+7,844)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,588 miles
    Test number
    849776766479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,744 miles (+10,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,744 miles
    Test number
    125714051334
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly misaligned both side (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass117,553 miles (+9,963)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,553 miles
    Test number
    458550317857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,590 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,590 miles
    Test number
    641894789901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail107,589 miles (+7,082)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,589 miles
    Test number
    499941056005
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,507 miles
    Test number
    259847301009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,506 miles (+8,637)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,506 miles
    Test number
    454699624056
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass91,869 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,869 miles
    Test number
    226955387788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,836 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    315946087979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass80,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    213403384499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,364 miles (+12,191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    730169529747
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  12. Pass68,173 miles (+13,552)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    617952139357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,621 miles (+15,028)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    891093248675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    288196095451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB62 EMJ

Does LB62 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB62 EMJ expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB62 EMJ?
The MOT on LB62 EMJ expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB62 EMJ done?
LB62 EMJ was recorded at 135,588 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 9,453 miles a year.
Has LB62 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 EMJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB62 EMJ 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 EMJ find?
LB62 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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