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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

A12 JAUMOT history

A12 JAU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 40,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

A12 JAU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,388 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 JAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 JAU was last recorded at 40,388 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 9,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,268 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,120 miles
Average per year
2,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,388 miles
  • 2024 – 31,268 miles
  • 2023 – 21,807 miles
  • 2022 – 19,573 miles
  • 2021 – 18,408 miles
  • 2020 – 18,069 miles
  • 2019 – 17,169 miles
  • 2018 – 15,622 miles
  • 2017 – 13,672 miles
  • 2016 – 11,978 miles
  • 2015 – 10,001 miles
  • 2014 – 7,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,388 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTPMS light on

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,388 miles
    Test number
    774956060343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  2. Fail40,388 miles (+9,120)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,388 miles
    Test number
    100731561033
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  3. Pass31,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    31,268 miles
    Test number
    674807379584
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail31,268 miles (+9,461)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,268 miles
    Test number
    806414787373
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass21,807 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    21,807 miles
    Test number
    651420732886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    19,573 miles
    Test number
    737641960694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail19,573 miles (+1,165)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,573 miles
    Test number
    792187243889
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass18,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    18,408 miles
    Test number
    794269569531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail18,408 miles (+339)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,408 miles
    Test number
    311063373335
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass18,069 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    18,069 miles
    Test number
    643704541086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,169 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    17,169 miles
    Test number
    128704320885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,622 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    15,622 miles
    Test number
    913178925744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,672 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    13,672 miles
    Test number
    480808621148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,978 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    11,978 miles
    Test number
    780031485774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    10,001 miles
    Test number
    573302136668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail10,001 miles (+2,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,001 miles
    Test number
    823117898311
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass7,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    7,901 miles
    Test number
    477849104457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 JAU

Does A12 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 JAU is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 JAU?
The MOT on A12 JAU is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 JAU done?
A12 JAU was recorded at 40,388 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,932 miles a year.
Has A12 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 JAU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 JAU 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 JAU find?
A12 JAU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s; tpms light on.

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