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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LR62 XWTMOT history

LR62 XWT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LR62 XWT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,226 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 XWT
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
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 XWT was last recorded at 78,226 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 4,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,292 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,934 miles
Average per year
5,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,226 miles
  • 2025 – 73,292 miles
  • 2024 – 66,085 miles
  • 2023 – 59,387 miles
  • 2021 – 54,009 miles
  • 2020 – 48,178 miles
  • 2019 – 40,760 miles
  • 2018 – 34,197 miles
  • 2017 – 29,091 miles
  • 2016 – 20,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,226 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play plus hand brake high (1.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,226 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    430790894729
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play plus hand brake high (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail78,226 miles (+4,934)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    424809547250
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play plus hand brake high (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass73,292 miles (+7,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,292 miles
    Test number
    605230467285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass66,085 miles (+6,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    942637795547
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass59,387 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,387 miles
    Test number
    598483876659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,009 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    225802365438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,931 miles (+5,753)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,931 miles
    Test number
    889167525535
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass48,178 miles (+7,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    903983693125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,760 miles (+6,563)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    488808925824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,197 miles (+5,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,197 miles
    Test number
    551356089246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,091 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,091 miles
    Test number
    743010357020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,211 miles
    Test number
    513168434481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR62 XWT

Does LR62 XWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 XWT is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 XWT?
The MOT on LR62 XWT is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 XWT done?
LR62 XWT was recorded at 78,226 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,573 miles a year.
Has LR62 XWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 XWT has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR62 XWT 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 XWT find?
LR62 XWT passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play plus hand brake high; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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