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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LL62 SMVMOT history

LL62 SMV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LL62 SMV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,210 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL62 SMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL62 SMV was last recorded at 143,210 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 14,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,174 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,036 miles
Average per year
11,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,210 miles
  • 2024 – 129,174 miles
  • 2023 – 116,459 miles
  • 2022 – 104,291 miles
  • 2021 – 97,064 miles
  • 2020 – 91,400 miles
  • 2019 – 84,804 miles
  • 2018 – 71,527 miles
  • 2017 – 58,003 miles
  • 2016 – 41,429 miles
  • 2015 – 26,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,210 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,210 miles (+14,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,210 miles
    Test number
    555578735145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,174 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,174 miles
    Test number
    122043965330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box surface corroded no gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail129,174 miles (+12,715)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,174 miles
    Test number
    731242128057
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box surface corroded no gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass116,459 miles (+12,168)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,459 miles
    Test number
    384314980493
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable universal joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass104,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,291 miles
    Test number
    366396447660
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail104,291 miles (+7,227)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,291 miles
    Test number
    825580660547
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass97,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    546210302528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,064 miles (+5,664)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    556284042970
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass91,400 miles (+6,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,400 miles
    Test number
    272073844748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass84,804 miles (+13,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,804 miles
    Test number
    537374859027
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,527 miles
    Test number
    917282447237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail71,527 miles (+13,524)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,527 miles
    Test number
    378209719846
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,003 miles (+16,574)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,003 miles
    Test number
    925099918529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,429 miles (+14,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    351841630218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass26,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,982 miles
    Test number
    206993176360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL62 SMV

Does LL62 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL62 SMV is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL62 SMV?
The MOT on LL62 SMV is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL62 SMV done?
LL62 SMV was recorded at 143,210 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 11,583 miles a year.
Has LL62 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL62 SMV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LL62 SMV 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 LL62 SMV find?
LL62 SMV passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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