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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

A12 GMFMOT history

A12 GMF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 53,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

A12 GMF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,147 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 GMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 GMF was last recorded at 53,147 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 12,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,604 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,543 miles
Average per year
4,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,147 miles
  • 2025 – 40,604 miles
  • 2024 – 31,353 miles
  • 2023 – 30,523 miles
  • 2022 – 28,021 miles
  • 2021 – 25,276 miles
  • 2020 – 23,709 miles
  • 2019 – 21,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,147 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,147 miles (+12,543)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    227340708658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,604 miles
    Test number
    977331633165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail40,604 miles (+9,251)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,604 miles
    Test number
    785697419943
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass31,353 miles (+830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,353 miles
    Test number
    632457524989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass30,523 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    850545047129
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail30,523 miles (+2,502)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    711339937034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass28,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    28,021 miles
    Test number
    374646015558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,021 miles (+2,745)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,021 miles
    Test number
    961716214827
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass25,276 miles (+1,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    353465466491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass23,709 miles (+2,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    23,709 miles
    Test number
    105426282860
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass21,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    21,208 miles
    Test number
    791491724912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 GMF

Does A12 GMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 GMF is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 GMF?
The MOT on A12 GMF is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 GMF done?
A12 GMF was recorded at 53,147 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,659 miles a year.
Has A12 GMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 GMF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 GMF 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 A12 GMF find?
A12 GMF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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