Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
L12 PHOMOT history
L12 PHO is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 81,778 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,424 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L12 PHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 22 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L12 PHO was last recorded at 81,778 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 5,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,618 miles · 16 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,160 miles
- Average per year
- 6,424 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,778 miles
- 2025 – 76,618 miles
- 2024 – 71,661 miles
- 2023 – 64,854 miles
- 2022 – 54,756 miles
- 2021 – 45,449 miles
- 2020 – 37,993 miles
- 2019 – 32,691 miles
- 2018 – 25,326 miles
- 2017 – 20,992 miles
- 2016 – 16,915 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,778 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 13 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,778 miles (+5,160)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 81,778 miles
- Test number
- 164529538283
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,618 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 76,618 miles
- Test number
- 751360519911
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch very worn at time of test
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases As well as being slightly noisy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail76,618 miles (+4,957)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,618 miles
- Test number
- 936334304878
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch very worn at time of test
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases As well as being slightly noisy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,661 miles (+6,807)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 71,661 miles
- Test number
- 675439842875
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 64,854 miles
- Test number
- 950485651612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,854 miles (+10,098)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,854 miles
- Test number
- 486844780832
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass54,756 miles (+9,307)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 54,756 miles
- Test number
- 500743229879
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass45,449 miles (+7,456)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 45,449 miles
- Test number
- 549559334692
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,993 miles (+5,302)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 37,993 miles
- Test number
- 460381388847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,691 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 32,691 miles
- Test number
- 466274749461
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted to front
Fail32,691 miles (+7,365)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,691 miles
- Test number
- 954352893738
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted to front
Pass25,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 25,326 miles
- Test number
- 238873033049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,326 miles (+4,334)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,326 miles
- Test number
- 197888185818
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass20,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 20,992 miles
- Test number
- 492710406641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,992 miles (+4,077)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,992 miles
- Test number
- 732583367358
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass16,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 16,915 miles
- Test number
- 218267727288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L12 PHO
- Does L12 PHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L12 PHO is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L12 PHO?
- The MOT on L12 PHO is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L12 PHO done?
- L12 PHO was recorded at 81,778 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 6,424 miles a year.
- Has L12 PHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L12 PHO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L12 PHO 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 L12 PHO find?
- L12 PHO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.
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