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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LU07 MCRMOT history

LU07 MCR is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LU07 MCR white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,879 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU07 MCR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU07 MCR was last recorded at 102,879 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 4,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,207 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,672 miles
Average per year
6,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,879 miles
  • 2025 – 98,207 miles
  • 2024 – 93,156 miles
  • 2023 – 86,239 miles
  • 2022 – 79,250 miles
  • 2021 – 73,564 miles
  • 2020 – 67,575 miles
  • 2019 – 58,490 miles
  • 2018 – 53,641 miles
  • 2017 – 48,233 miles
  • 2016 – 39,346 miles
  • 2015 – 30,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,879 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,879 miles (+4,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,879 miles
    Test number
    840777297638
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,207 miles (+5,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,207 miles
    Test number
    833691530420
    • AdvisoryFront to rear b/pipes not tested due to undertrays fitted

  3. Pass93,156 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,156 miles
    Test number
    158736418133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,239 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    751032459332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,250 miles
    Test number
    805779753917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail79,250 miles (+5,686)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,250 miles
    Test number
    851147800493
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass73,564 miles (+5,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,564 miles
    Test number
    846346784554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass67,575 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,575 miles
    Test number
    192308377985
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail67,574 miles (+9,084)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    489724104018
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass58,490 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,490 miles
    Test number
    880787022468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,641 miles
    Test number
    600993367762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail53,641 miles (+5,408)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,641 miles
    Test number
    838076156374
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass48,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    567476281833
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail48,233 miles (+8,887)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    241358832701
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass39,346 miles (+8,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,346 miles
    Test number
    912459905950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,992 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,992 miles
    Test number
    559688855012
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished on treadblock and side walls

Questions about LU07 MCR

Does LU07 MCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU07 MCR is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU07 MCR?
The MOT on LU07 MCR is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU07 MCR done?
LU07 MCR was recorded at 102,879 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 6,499 miles a year.
Has LU07 MCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU07 MCR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LU07 MCR 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 LU07 MCR find?
LU07 MCR passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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