VOLKSWAGEN WF62CVB MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	POLO
Colour	RED
Year of manufacture	2012
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Nov 2012
Vehicle age	14 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	28 Apr 2025
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Recent acquisition
Estimated current ownership	1.2 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,197 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	124 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~56 MPG
Environmental rating	7/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,278

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ SORN No tax due date on record

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 07 Oct 2026

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: WF62CVB

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Registration	WF62CVB
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	07 Oct 2026
MOT days remaining	81 days
Tax status	SORN
V5C last issued	28 Apr 2025
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2459 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	0.9 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	87% (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	30/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	74/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,058 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,278
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£780
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Lighting / Electrical, Tyres, Suspension & Steering, Oil / Fluid Leaks, Exhaust System
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~6.3 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2012), RED, PETROL, 1,197cc. Has completed 17 MOT tests, with a 59% pass rate (10 passed, 7 failed). Recorded 88,261 miles, averaging 9,834 miles/yr. 2 dangerous defects recorded across all tests. 96 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 9/100 (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	2026-10-07
MOT pass rate	59%
Tests passed	10
Tests failed	7
Dangerous defects (total)	2
Major defects (total)	18
Minor defects (total)	5
Advisory items (total)	96
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (17 Tests)

MOT #17 2025-10-08 11:25

Test number: 691566684249

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Oct 2026

Odometer: 88,261 MI

Items: 9

Minor Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light cluster lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perishing and appears to have a temporary repair in the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in the outer shoulder
Advisory Bonnet sound proofing not fully secure
Advisory Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £800 – £2,610

MOT #16 2025-09-26 16:01

Test number: 413810110900

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 88,112 MI

Items: 12

Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light cluster lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perishing and appears to have a temporary repair in the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in the outer shoulder
Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower retaining clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Bonnet sound proofing not fully secure
Advisory Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,080 – £3,510

MOT #15 2024-09-23 10:47

Test number: 568261262073

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Sep 2025

Odometer: 83,737 MI

Items: 10

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory knocking noise from steering
Advisory both headlight wobble but are considered secure
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Offside Rear temporary type plug
Advisory exhaust system is in poor condition

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £960 – £3,600

MOT #14 2024-09-19 12:50

Test number: 775861460204

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 83,683 MI

Items: 17

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory knocking noise from steering
Advisory both headlight wobble but are considered secure
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Major Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear temporary type plug
Advisory exhaust system is in poor condition

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,390 – £4,960

MOT #13 2023-09-27 12:58

Test number: 552753420269

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Sep 2024

Odometer: 79,296 MI

Items: 11

Advisory both headlights are not fully secure
Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory knocking noise from steering
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory foot brake has more travel than usual but not considered excessive
Advisory parking brake has more travel than usual but not considered excessive

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £770 – £3,180

MOT #12 2023-09-26 14:44

Test number: 374107753535

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 79,293 MI

Items: 13

Advisory both headlights are not fully secure
Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory knocking noise from steering
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Major Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification fitted incorrectly causing it to pull to the nearside (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification fitted incorrectly causing it to pull to the nearside (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory foot brake has more travel than usual but not considered excessive
Advisory parking brake has more travel than usual but not considered excessive

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £870 – £3,780

MOT #11 2023-08-11 12:48

Test number: 129326746145

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 79,257 MI

Items: 15

Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory both headlights not fully secure
Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear temporary puncture repair plug
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory knocking noise from steering system
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Major Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory brake pedal has extra travel but not considered excessive
Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £990 – £4,430

MOT #10 2022-07-28 12:12

Test number: 943269234741

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Aug 2023

Odometer: 74,230 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear number plate light in poor condition

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £340 – £1,000

MOT #9 2021-08-12 09:37

Test number: 574920577239

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Aug 2022

Odometer: 67,449 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £530 – £1,690

MOT #8 2021-08-04 13:10

Test number: 137899316889

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 67,275 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking
Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £610 – £1,890

MOT #7 2020-07-30 15:00

Test number: 451837957050

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 08 Aug 2021

Odometer: 60,175 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2019-08-09 16:42

Test number: 688807834796

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 08 Aug 2020

Odometer: 56,571 MI

Items: 5

Advisory After market exhaust fitted
Advisory Both rear suspension bump stops broken
Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory Both rear tyres mis-shaped inner edges
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £430 – £1,560

MOT #5 2019-08-09 16:24

Test number: 761577457652

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 56,571 MI

Items: 6

Advisory After market exhaust fitted
Advisory Both rear suspension bump stops broken
Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory Both rear tyres mis-shaped inner edges
Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £510 – £1,760

MOT #4 2018-07-20 08:18

Test number: 258220819986

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Jul 2019

Odometer: 47,656 MI

Items: 2

Advisory undertrays fitted
Advisory Nearside Rear light cracked slightly

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £70 – £450

MOT #3 2018-07-12 11:54

Test number: 572486454476

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 47,650 MI

Items: 3

Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory engine covers & under trays fitted.

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £2,600

MOT #2 2017-07-07 12:37

Test number: 820811839877

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Jul 2018

Odometer: 41,937 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2016-10-17 23:29

Test number: 111103057560

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Oct 2017

Odometer: 36,271 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £400 – £1,080

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	17
First registration	2016-10-17
Last registration	2025-10-08
Latest reading	88,261 miles
Annual avg (est.)	9,834 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	139%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	63% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2016-10-17	36,271 miles
Registration #2	2017-07-07	41,937 miles
Registration #3	2018-07-12	47,650 miles
Registration #4	2018-07-20	47,656 miles
Registration #5	2019-08-09	56,571 miles
Registration #6	2019-08-09	56,571 miles
Registration #7	2020-07-30	60,175 miles
Registration #8	2021-08-04	67,275 miles
Registration #9	2021-08-12	67,449 miles
Registration #10	2022-07-28	74,230 miles
Registration #11	2023-08-11	79,257 miles
Registration #12	2023-09-26	79,293 miles
Registration #13	2023-09-27	79,296 miles
Registration #14	2024-09-19	83,683 miles
Registration #15	2024-09-23	83,737 miles
Registration #16	2025-09-26	88,112 miles
Registration #17	2025-10-08	88,261 miles

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

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Ball Joint	×5
Headlight	×3
Suspension Bush	×2
Suspension	×1
Tyres	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Shock Absorber	×15
Tyres	×14
Suspension	×12
Steering System	×12
Oil Leak Repair	×9

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

£120 – £360

2 defects found

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Major Defects

£1,180 – £4,600

18 defects found

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Minor Defects

£100 – £750

5 items found

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Advisory Items

£8,650 – £32,390

96 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£10,050 – £38,100

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£800 – £2,610

Most recent test

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

£2,058

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.