VOLKSWAGEN SD62BHN MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	POLO
Colour	WHITE
Year of manufacture	2012
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Sep 2012
Vehicle age	14 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	18 Sep 2026
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Recent acquisition
Estimated current ownership	0.1 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,198 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	128 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~54 MPG
Environmental rating	7/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,057

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Aug 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 30 Jul 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SD62BHN

MOT Expires In

294

days (30 Jul 2027)

Tax Expires In

296

days (01 Aug 2027)

Registration	SD62BHN
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	30 Jul 2027
MOT days remaining	294 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Aug 2027
Tax days remaining	296 days
V5C last issued	18 Sep 2026
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2033 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	1.7 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	80% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	50/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	66/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,837 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,057
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£780
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	No immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~7.6 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2012), WHITE, PETROL, 1,198cc. Has completed 18 MOT tests, with a 72% pass rate (13 passed, 5 failed). Recorded 88,171 miles, averaging 8,130 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 28 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 17/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-07-30
MOT pass rate	72%
Tests passed	13
Tests failed	5
Dangerous defects (total)	1
Major defects (total)	9
Minor defects (total)	7
Advisory items (total)	28
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (18 Tests)

MOT #18 2026-07-31 15:30

Test number: 718780399570

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Jul 2027

Odometer: 88,171 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #17 2026-06-15 15:58

Test number: 135657432299

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 88,084 MI

Items: 18

Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Offside Rear light lens damaged
Advisory handbrake has little reserve travel
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Major Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,350 – £4,730

MOT #16 2025-07-30 11:29

Test number: 679321893864

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Jul 2026

Odometer: 87,871 MI

Items: 8

Advisory offside rear light lense unit damaged
Minor Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Minor Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £690 – £2,230

MOT #15 2025-07-29 11:38

Test number: 227592698604

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 87,871 MI

Items: 9

Advisory offside rear light lense unit damaged
Minor Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Minor Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £750 – £2,410

MOT #14 2024-11-07 16:35

Test number: 391719563576

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Nov 2025

Odometer: 80,013 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £290 – £780

MOT #13 2024-11-07 13:35

Test number: 265381258554

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 80,013 MI

Items: 4

Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £390 – £1,080

MOT #12 2023-11-13 09:34

Test number: 816855166491

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Nov 2024

Odometer: 68,979 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #11 2023-11-10 10:12

Test number: 727831302791

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 68,955 MI

Items: 1

Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £150

MOT #10 2022-11-08 15:49

Test number: 195884219809

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Nov 2023

Odometer: 60,738 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £150

MOT #9 2021-11-01 11:55

Test number: 878330886319

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Nov 2022

Odometer: 50,439 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #8 2020-11-13 14:01

Test number: 805532227338

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Nov 2021

Odometer: 49,569 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £150

MOT #7 2019-11-20 12:00

Test number: 433458775453

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Nov 2020

Odometer: 47,064 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2018-11-19 17:53

Test number: 527384900774

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Nov 2019

Odometer: 42,062 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #5 2017-11-20 17:10

Test number: 730623660692

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Nov 2018

Odometer: 37,006 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #4 2017-10-18 10:26

Test number: 797663027333

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Oct 2018

Odometer: 36,817 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2016-09-30 17:01

Test number: 768414358464

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Sep 2017

Odometer: 29,779 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2016-09-30 12:19

Test number: 863801396808

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 29,779 MI

Items: 2

Fail Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £700

MOT #1 2015-09-26 10:17

Test number: 425386494854

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Sep 2016

Odometer: 24,346 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	18
First registration	2015-09-26
Last registration	2026-07-31
Latest reading	88,171 miles
Annual avg (est.)	8,130 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	115%
Mileage growth trend	Consistent use
Wear level	63% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2015-09-26	24,346 miles
Registration #2	2016-09-30	29,779 miles
Registration #3	2016-09-30	29,779 miles
Registration #4	2017-10-18	36,817 miles
Registration #5	2017-11-20	37,006 miles
Registration #6	2018-11-19	42,062 miles
Registration #7	2019-11-20	47,064 miles
Registration #8	2020-11-13	49,569 miles
Registration #9	2021-11-01	50,439 miles
Registration #10	2022-11-08	60,738 miles
Registration #11	2023-11-10	68,955 miles
Registration #12	2023-11-13	68,979 miles
Registration #13	2024-11-07	80,013 miles
Registration #14	2024-11-07	80,013 miles
Registration #15	2025-07-29	87,871 miles
Registration #16	2025-07-30	87,871 miles
Registration #17	2026-06-15	88,084 miles
Registration #18	2026-07-31	88,171 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Exhaust System	×2
Ball Joint	×2
Coil Spring	×2
Headlight	×1
Tyre Tread	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Suspension	×8
Ball Joint	×6
Tyres	×5
Lighting	×4
Handbrake	×3

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 14 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£60 – £180

1 defect found

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Major Defects

£690 – £2,350

9 defects found

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Minor Defects

£440 – £1,550

7 items found

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Advisory Items

£2,460 – £7,600

28 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£3,800 – £12,380

Across all MOT tests

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£650

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£88

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,837

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.