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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

LC63 SWNMOT history

LC63 SWN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LC63 SWN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,261 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC63 SWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC63 SWN was last recorded at 162,261 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,261 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,261 miles
  • 2025 – 157,027 miles
  • 2024 – 151,908 miles
  • 2023 – 144,287 miles
  • 2022 – 118,016 miles
  • 2021 – 102,477 miles
  • 2020 – 81,488 miles
  • 2019 – 72,190 miles
  • 2018 – 68,204 miles
  • 2016 – 55,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,261 miles
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,261 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,261 miles
    Test number
    344596887624
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail162,261 miles (+5,234)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,261 miles
    Test number
    232890445955
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass157,027 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,027 miles
    Test number
    168873078734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail157,027 miles (+5,119)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,027 miles
    Test number
    883728700164
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass151,908 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    151,908 miles
    Test number
    303479276489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake tight to turn by hand when jacked up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail151,908 miles (+7,621)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,908 miles
    Test number
    849392890910
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake tight to turn by hand when jacked up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass144,287 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,287 miles
    Test number
    482428059745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly nipping on
  8. Fail144,287 miles (+26,271)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,287 miles
    Test number
    124814859978
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drl bulb not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly nipping on
  9. Pass118,016 miles (+15,539)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,016 miles
    Test number
    924824667974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,477 miles (+20,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,477 miles
    Test number
    696735383233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass81,488 miles (+9,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,488 miles
    Test number
    264874122747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass72,190 miles (+3,986)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    284826717948
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass68,204 miles (+12,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,204 miles
    Test number
    163986828791
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  14. Pass55,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    895427888506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC63 SWN

Does LC63 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC63 SWN is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC63 SWN?
The MOT on LC63 SWN is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC63 SWN done?
LC63 SWN was recorded at 162,261 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 11,789 miles a year.
Has LC63 SWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC63 SWN has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC63 SWN 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 LC63 SWN find?
LC63 SWN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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