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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LR62 XTWMOT history

LR62 XTW is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LR62 XTW 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,142 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 XTW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 XTW was last recorded at 115,142 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 12,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,195 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,947 miles
Average per year
8,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,142 miles
  • 2025 – 102,195 miles
  • 2023 – 90,195 miles
  • 2022 – 71,751 miles
  • 2020 – 59,830 miles
  • 2019 – 55,956 miles
  • 2018 – 45,391 miles
  • 2017 – 31,026 miles
  • 2016 – 21,788 miles
  • 2015 – 17,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,142 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer CV boot starting to tear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush torn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,142 miles (+12,947)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,142 miles
    Test number
    176718488037
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,195 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,195 miles
    Test number
    594671465937
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail102,195 miles (+6,642)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,195 miles
    Test number
    655604050531
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass95,553 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    815130799096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot starting to tear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Fail95,516 miles (+5,321)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    627524023142
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot starting to tear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  6. Pass90,195 miles (+6,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    752512032344
    • 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 very badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    567841017634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,656 miles (+11,905)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    537981931323
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass71,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    581382294530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,751 miles (+11,921)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    999097104451
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front temporary spare fitted

  11. Pass59,830 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,830 miles
    Test number
    378072558571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,826 miles (+3,870)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    818358109580
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass55,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,956 miles
    Test number
    690118531941
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail55,956 miles (+10,565)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,956 miles
    Test number
    663519881759
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass45,391 miles (+14,365)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,391 miles
    Test number
    181244973508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,026 miles (+9,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,026 miles
    Test number
    912912330071
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyre tread damaged

  17. Pass21,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,788 miles
    Test number
    726321427224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,788 miles (+4,058)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,788 miles
    Test number
    375349677223
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass17,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,730 miles
    Test number
    722995495475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR62 XTW

Does LR62 XTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 XTW is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 XTW?
The MOT on LR62 XTW is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 XTW done?
LR62 XTW was recorded at 115,142 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 8,794 miles a year.
Has LR62 XTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 XTW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR62 XTW 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 LR62 XTW find?
LR62 XTW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, and 1 more.

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