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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LD62 DCEMOT history

LD62 DCE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

LD62 DCE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,381 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 DCE
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
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 DCE was last recorded at 91,381 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 3,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,427 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,954 miles
Average per year
7,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,381 miles
  • 2025 – 87,427 miles
  • 2024 – 82,002 miles
  • 2023 – 75,217 miles
  • 2022 – 68,928 miles
  • 2021 – 62,771 miles
  • 2020 – 54,012 miles
  • 2019 – 43,378 miles
  • 2018 – 30,150 miles
  • 2017 – 19,397 miles
  • 2016 – 13,302 miles
  • 2015 – 9,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,381 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes perishing
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty
  • AdvisoryWipers noisy

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weap of grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust system rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,381 miles
    Test number
    502431507739
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty
    • AdvisoryWipers noisy
  2. Fail91,381 miles (+3,954)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,381 miles
    Test number
    968009671828
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty
    • AdvisoryWipers noisy
  3. Pass87,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,427 miles
    Test number
    897723711856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,427 miles (+5,425)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,427 miles
    Test number
    906642962947
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass82,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,002 miles
    Test number
    507750263542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,002 miles (+6,785)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,002 miles
    Test number
    945834897278
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass75,217 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,217 miles
    Test number
    310461627686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,928 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,928 miles
    Test number
    856230052522
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weap of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
  9. Fail68,928 miles (+6,157)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,928 miles
    Test number
    147822696261
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weap of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside of swept area has sticker but not affecting view
  10. Pass62,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,771 miles
    Test number
    929543413666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,771 miles (+8,759)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,771 miles
    Test number
    286533751330
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass54,012 miles (+10,634)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    484496931457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    406099165606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,878 miles (+13,728)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    400916658313
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass30,150 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,150 miles
    Test number
    331279967023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,148 miles (+10,751)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,148 miles
    Test number
    656509007794
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  17. Pass19,397 miles (+6,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    725242894643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass13,302 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    13,302 miles
    Test number
    473144347753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,164 miles
    Test number
    505691105248
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LD62 DCE

Does LD62 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 DCE is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 DCE?
The MOT on LD62 DCE is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 DCE done?
LD62 DCE was recorded at 91,381 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 7,513 miles a year.
Has LD62 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 DCE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 DCE 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 LD62 DCE find?
LD62 DCE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing; rear exhaust box outer skin rusty; wipers noisy.

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