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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS62 CMUMOT history

LS62 CMU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LS62 CMU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,929 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 CMU
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
22 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 CMU was last recorded at 102,929 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 8,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,707 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,222 miles
Average per year
7,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,929 miles
  • 2024 – 94,707 miles
  • 2023 – 88,748 miles
  • 2022 – 82,698 miles
  • 2021 – 71,952 miles
  • 2020 – 65,278 miles
  • 2019 – 54,241 miles
  • 2018 – 41,864 miles
  • 2017 – 36,607 miles
  • 2016 – 31,236 miles
  • 2015 – 21,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,929 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,929 miles (+8,222)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,929 miles
    Test number
    241684094811
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass94,707 miles (+5,959)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,707 miles
    Test number
    569068963213
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass88,748 miles (+6,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,748 miles
    Test number
    127776364003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass82,698 miles (+10,746)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    535880218286
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass71,952 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,952 miles
    Test number
    124423626468
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Also O/S Very Dim! (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail71,952 miles (+126)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,952 miles
    Test number
    507910487315
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Also O/S Very Dim! (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail71,826 miles (+6,548)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,826 miles
    Test number
    277197664441
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass65,278 miles (+11,037)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,278 miles
    Test number
    808715987902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,241 miles (+12,377)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    226335927823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,864 miles
    Test number
    343720636882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,864 miles (+5,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,864 miles
    Test number
    747890970083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass36,607 miles (+5,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,607 miles
    Test number
    385561418450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  13. Pass31,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,236 miles
    Test number
    976304674417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,236 miles (+9,249)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,236 miles
    Test number
    437027915552
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass21,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,987 miles
    Test number
    467286938771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS62 CMU

Does LS62 CMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 CMU is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS62 CMU?
The MOT on LS62 CMU is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS62 CMU done?
LS62 CMU was recorded at 102,929 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 7,894 miles a year.
Has LS62 CMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 CMU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LS62 CMU 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 LS62 CMU find?
LS62 CMU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread, and 1 more.

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