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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LD62 TKAMOT history

LD62 TKA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LD62 TKA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,669 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 TKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 TKA was last recorded at 121,669 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,014 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,655 miles
Average per year
10,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,669 miles
  • 2024 – 117,014 miles
  • 2023 – 111,697 miles
  • 2022 – 106,524 miles
  • 2021 – 101,662 miles
  • 2020 – 84,866 miles
  • 2019 – 68,861 miles
  • 2018 – 51,860 miles
  • 2017 – 33,648 miles
  • 2016 – 23,548 miles
  • 2015 – 15,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,669 miles (+4,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,669 miles
    Test number
    861828097977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,014 miles (+5,317)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,014 miles
    Test number
    868666624651
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,697 miles
    Test number
    709852480913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,697 miles (+5,173)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,697 miles
    Test number
    812756584969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,524 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,524 miles
    Test number
    596892284672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber cover adrift
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,524 miles (+4,862)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,524 miles
    Test number
    878638132640
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber cover adrift
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,662 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,662 miles
    Test number
    328425917409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail101,660 miles (+16,794)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,660 miles
    Test number
    680314687661
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,866 miles (+16,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,866 miles
    Test number
    371930330562
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass68,861 miles (+17,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    484215751188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Pass51,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,860 miles
    Test number
    430884900079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,860 miles (+18,212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,860 miles
    Test number
    974262444107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass33,648 miles (+10,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,648 miles
    Test number
    444226042163
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn

  14. Pass23,548 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    23,548 miles
    Test number
    332299939560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,547 miles (+8,187)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,547 miles
    Test number
    417839104337
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass15,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,360 miles
    Test number
    673589715393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 TKA

Does LD62 TKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 TKA is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD62 TKA?
The MOT on LD62 TKA is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 TKA done?
LD62 TKA was recorded at 121,669 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 10,589 miles a year.
Has LD62 TKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 TKA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD62 TKA 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 TKA find?
LD62 TKA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting, and 1 more.

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