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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LD62 DROMOT history

LD62 DRO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 148,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LD62 DRO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,287 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 DRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 DRO was last recorded at 148,287 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 12,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,919 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,368 miles
Average per year
13,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,287 miles
  • 2025 – 135,919 miles
  • 2024 – 132,970 miles
  • 2023 – 127,294 miles
  • 2021 – 120,510 miles
  • 2020 – 106,496 miles
  • 2019 – 63,075 miles
  • 2017 – 21,023 miles
  • 2016 – 8,392 miles
  • 2015 – 6,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,287 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,287 miles (+12,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,287 miles
    Test number
    786431674383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass135,919 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,919 miles
    Test number
    755961756241
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chips) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH headlamps slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFuel flap missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and 23 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and 26 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail135,919 miles (+2,949)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,919 miles
    Test number
    337575251992
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chips) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH headlamps slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFuel flap missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and 23 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts and 26 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass132,970 miles (+5,676)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,970 miles
    Test number
    554732988906
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass127,294 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,294 miles
    Test number
    455754103783
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail127,294 miles (+6,784)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,294 miles
    Test number
    786595354026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass120,510 miles (+14,014)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,510 miles
    Test number
    680176902818
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock dust cover broken
    • AdvisorySteel wheel fitted to nearside rear
  8. Pass106,496 miles (+43,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,496 miles
    Test number
    604948548655
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteel wheel fitted to nearside front
  9. Pass63,075 miles (+42,052)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,075 miles
    Test number
    230989133620
    • AdvisoryAlloy wheel fitted to offside front
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers slightly damp
    • AdvisoryFront number plate small cracks
    • AdvisoryFront wheel/ tyre sizes are different to rear wheel/ tyre sizes
    • AdvisoryNearside of steering rack slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge starting to wear
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low
  10. Pass21,023 miles (+12,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,023 miles
    Test number
    169080216694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  11. Pass8,392 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    8,392 miles
    Test number
    334629115699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    6,132 miles
    Test number
    601209556569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 DRO

Does LD62 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 DRO is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 DRO?
The MOT on LD62 DRO is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 DRO done?
LD62 DRO was recorded at 148,287 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 13,437 miles a year.
Has LD62 DRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 DRO has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 DRO 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 DRO find?
LD62 DRO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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