Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
LP62 WLEMOT history
LP62 WLE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 145,231 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 145,231 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,082 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP62 WLE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 20 Feb 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP62 WLE was last recorded at 145,231 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 145,227 miles · 24 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,082 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,231 miles
- 2025 – 144,889 miles
- 2024 – 141,536 miles
- 2022 – 135,028 miles
- 2021 – 124,048 miles
- 2020 – 12,725 miles
- 2019 – 108,272 miles
- 2018 – 91,615 miles
- 2017 – 73,115 miles
- 2016 – 60,223 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,231 miles
- AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering when rocked from side sideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,231 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 145,231 miles
- Test number
- 644735022553
- AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering when rocked from side side
Fail145,227 miles (+338)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,227 miles
- Test number
- 685852815248
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering when rocked from side side
Pass144,889 miles (+3,353)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 144,889 miles
- Test number
- 180716698958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,536 miles (+150)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 141,536 miles
- Test number
- 909642941668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail141,386 miles (+6,358)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,386 miles
- Test number
- 978928447738
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass135,028 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 135,028 miles
- Test number
- 821982503583
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail135,028 miles (+10,980)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,028 miles
- Test number
- 150178611817
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,048 miles (+111,323)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 124,048 miles
- Test number
- 867998051203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 12,725 miles
- Test number
- 293294914126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,724 miles (+13,452)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,724 miles
- Test number
- 815364359297
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,272 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 108,272 miles
- Test number
- 707397659043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in inner tie rod
- AdvisoryHand brake requirements only just met
Fail108,272 miles (+16,657)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,272 miles
- Test number
- 194833551551
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in inner tie rod
- AdvisoryHand brake requirements only just met
Pass91,615 miles (+18,500)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 91,615 miles
- Test number
- 242262172682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
Pass73,115 miles (+12,892)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 73,115 miles
- Test number
- 526658789228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,223 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 60,223 miles
- Test number
- 445084845880
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing edges
Fail60,223 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,223 miles
- Test number
- 401343745173
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing edges
Questions about LP62 WLE
- Does LP62 WLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP62 WLE is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP62 WLE?
- The MOT on LP62 WLE is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP62 WLE done?
- LP62 WLE was recorded at 145,231 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,082 miles a year.
- Has LP62 WLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP62 WLE has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP62 WLE 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 LP62 WLE find?
- LP62 WLE passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: slight knocking noise from steering when rocked from side side.
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