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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

LP65 GWJMOT history

LP65 GWJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 61,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LP65 GWJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,979 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 GWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 GWJ was last recorded at 61,979 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 4,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,176 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,803 miles
Average per year
4,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,979 miles
  • 2025 – 57,176 miles
  • 2024 – 53,232 miles
  • 2023 – 48,907 miles
  • 2022 – 43,392 miles
  • 2020 – 40,733 miles
  • 2019 – 36,443 miles
  • 2018 – 29,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper slightly detached
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside headlamp unit loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,979 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    100098120517
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper slightly detached
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail61,979 miles (+4,803)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    839698781371
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper slightly detached
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass57,176 miles (+3,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    449999268329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  4. Pass53,232 miles (+4,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    896427117205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass48,907 miles (+21)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,907 miles
    Test number
    311676720333
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp unit loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail48,886 miles (+5,494)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    249069853246
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam not working and internal leveling device not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp unit loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,392 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,392 miles
    Test number
    150878525159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,733 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,733 miles
    Test number
    788206107096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,443 miles
    Test number
    402191943939
    • AdvisoryNearside day light bulb inoperative

  10. Fail36,443 miles (+6,767)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,443 miles
    Test number
    891600329226
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside day light bulb inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,676 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    29,676 miles
    Test number
    753570022623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LP65 GWJ

Does LP65 GWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 GWJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP65 GWJ?
The MOT on LP65 GWJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 GWJ done?
LP65 GWJ was recorded at 61,979 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
Has LP65 GWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 GWJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP65 GWJ 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 LP65 GWJ find?
LP65 GWJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear bumper slightly detached; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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