
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LS62 VWJMOT history
LS62 VWJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,076 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 115,076 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 9 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,244 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS62 VWJ
- 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
- 18 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS62 VWJ was last recorded at 115,076 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 115,076 miles · 5 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,244 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 115,076 miles
- 2021 – 106,025 miles
- 2020 – 94,472 miles
- 2019 – 87,763 miles
- 2018 – 83,159 miles
- 2017 – 80,115 miles
- 2016 – 75,222 miles
- 2015 – 55,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 115,076 miles
- Test number
- 325920728192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,076 miles (+9,051)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,076 miles
- Test number
- 728058374019
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass106,025 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 106,025 miles
- Test number
- 291442745473
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail106,024 miles (+111)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,024 miles
- Test number
- 790127142140
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail105,913 miles (+11,441)3 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,913 miles
- Test number
- 713925680193
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS indicates a fault
Pass94,472 miles (+6,709)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,472 miles
- Test number
- 245672991771
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass87,763 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 87,763 miles
- Test number
- 250403554545
- MinorNearside Rear 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail87,763 miles (+4,604)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,763 miles
- Test number
- 835971564200
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass83,159 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 83,159 miles
- Test number
- 715308533625
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail83,159 miles (+3,044)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,159 miles
- Test number
- 908765797013
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass80,115 miles (+4,893)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 80,115 miles
- Test number
- 389058805073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 75,222 miles
- Test number
- 271390229971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,222 miles (+52)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,222 miles
- Test number
- 771014604189
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass75,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 75,170 miles
- Test number
- 408737332308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,170 miles (+19,273)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,170 miles
- Test number
- 984507515835
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass55,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 55,897 miles
- Test number
- 698375048215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS62 VWJ
- Does LS62 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS62 VWJ expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS62 VWJ?
- The MOT on LS62 VWJ expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS62 VWJ done?
- LS62 VWJ was recorded at 115,076 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 8,244 miles a year.
- Has LS62 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS62 VWJ has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS62 VWJ 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 VWJ find?
- LS62 VWJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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