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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

V17 LCSMOT history

V17 LCS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 105,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

V17 LCS blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
105,856 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 LCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 LCS was last recorded at 105,856 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,856 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,856 miles
  • 2022 – 85,949 miles
  • 2021 – 66,287 miles
  • 2020 – 53,330 miles
  • 2019 – 40,019 miles
  • 2018 – 30,833 miles
  • 2017 – 23,026 miles
  • 2016 – 13,374 miles
  • 2015 – 9,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front upper shock absorber bearing wearingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake discs heavily lipped and pads at 25 % will need new discs with next set of pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,856 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,856 miles
    Test number
    419536372723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper shock absorber bearing wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail105,856 miles (+19,907)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,856 miles
    Test number
    967447108622
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper shock absorber bearing wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass85,949 miles (+19,662)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    121159923218
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandrbake has no reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass66,287 miles (+12,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,287 miles
    Test number
    106613928484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass53,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    253121724892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,303 miles (+13,284)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,303 miles
    Test number
    969563221661
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  7. Pass40,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,019 miles
    Test number
    481568449955
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail40,019 miles (+9,186)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,019 miles
    Test number
    523323782100
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass30,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,833 miles
    Test number
    278139214715
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily lipped and pads at 25 % will need new discs with next set of pads

  10. Fail30,833 miles (+7,807)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,833 miles
    Test number
    241384576714
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on inner edge and on limit across most of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily lipped and pads at 25 % will need new discs with next set of pads

  11. Pass23,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,026 miles
    Test number
    387453987213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,026 miles (+9,652)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,026 miles
    Test number
    752471661852
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass13,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    13,374 miles
    Test number
    746924494786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail13,374 miles (+3,381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,374 miles
    Test number
    993727290631
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass9,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,993 miles
    Test number
    778647995169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 LCS

Does V17 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V17 LCS expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V17 LCS?
The MOT on V17 LCS expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V17 LCS done?
V17 LCS was recorded at 105,856 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 11,769 miles a year.
Has V17 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 LCS has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V17 LCS 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 V17 LCS find?
V17 LCS passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper shock absorber bearing wearing; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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