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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB62 GZRMOT history

LB62 GZR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,991 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 GZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB62 GZR was last recorded at 103,991 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,990 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,991 miles
  • 2024 – 90,926 miles
  • 2023 – 85,197 miles
  • 2022 – 81,540 miles
  • 2021 – 76,182 miles
  • 2020 – 73,481 miles
  • 2019 – 70,263 miles
  • 2018 – 57,337 miles
  • 2017 – 48,349 miles
  • 2016 – 38,100 miles
  • 2015 – 27,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,991 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,991 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,991 miles
    Test number
    330431032799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail103,990 miles (+13,064)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,990 miles
    Test number
    397238169279
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass90,926 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    490301856299
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Fail90,926 miles (+5,729)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    497981145367
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Pass85,197 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,197 miles
    Test number
    216340174219
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail85,195 miles (+3,655)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,195 miles
    Test number
    932813594695
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    242691872506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,536 miles (+5,354)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    968598281206
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake braking effort just meeting minimum requirement of 16%

  9. Pass76,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,182 miles
    Test number
    301697235738
    • AdvisoryHand brake leaver high... osr tyre perrished... outer skin back box corroded... osr brake slight bind

  10. Fail76,182 miles (+2,701)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,182 miles
    Test number
    169112024563
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake leaver high... osr tyre perrished... outer skin back box corroded... osr brake slight bind

  11. Pass73,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    712668012593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,480 miles (+3,217)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    110764147807
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass70,263 miles (+12,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,263 miles
    Test number
    482089548967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass57,337 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,337 miles
    Test number
    646457329725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,349 miles
    Test number
    555771317810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail48,349 miles (+10,249)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,349 miles
    Test number
    178213564492
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass38,100 miles (+11,021)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,100 miles
    Test number
    320562828145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,079 miles
    Test number
    348268556108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,079 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,079 miles
    Test number
    954465138632
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB62 GZR

Does LB62 GZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB62 GZR is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB62 GZR?
The MOT on LB62 GZR is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB62 GZR done?
LB62 GZR was recorded at 103,991 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,690 miles a year.
Has LB62 GZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 GZR has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB62 GZR 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 GZR find?
LB62 GZR passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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