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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LB62 LJAMOT history

LB62 LJA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 83,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,456 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 LJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB62 LJA was last recorded at 83,456 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,893 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,563 miles
Average per year
5,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,456 miles
  • 2025 – 78,893 miles
  • 2024 – 73,312 miles
  • 2023 – 72,384 miles
  • 2022 – 61,326 miles
  • 2021 – 55,184 miles
  • 2020 – 48,970 miles
  • 2019 – 43,512 miles
  • 2018 – 38,615 miles
  • 2016 – 28,244 miles
  • 2015 – 18,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,456 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,456 miles (+4,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,456 miles
    Test number
    505965281025
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass78,893 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,893 miles
    Test number
    900429700834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,312 miles (+928)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    389951038790
    • DangerousFront fog lamps are unable to be turned off seems likley a faulty light switch but recommend further investigation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRule 236 You MUST NOT use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced (see Rule 226) as they dazzle other road users and can obscure your brake lights. You MUST switch them off when visibility improves.
  4. Pass72,384 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    526480304053
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail72,384 miles (+11,058)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    653608640053
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass61,326 miles (+6,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,326 miles
    Test number
    483343781601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass55,184 miles (+6,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,184 miles
    Test number
    273213215486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass48,970 miles (+5,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,970 miles
    Test number
    737723746428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass43,512 miles (+4,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,512 miles
    Test number
    517751677897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass38,615 miles (+10,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,615 miles
    Test number
    154052853360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
  11. Pass28,244 miles (+9,782)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,244 miles
    Test number
    107068674085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    18,462 miles
    Test number
    202516137285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB62 LJA

Does LB62 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB62 LJA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB62 LJA?
The MOT on LB62 LJA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB62 LJA done?
LB62 LJA was recorded at 83,456 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,965 miles a year.
Has LB62 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 LJA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB62 LJA 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 LJA find?
LB62 LJA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; service brake binding but not excessively both rear.

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