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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L12 PKEMOT history

L12 PKE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L12 PKE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,625 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L12 PKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L12 PKE was last recorded at 83,625 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,264 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
361 miles
Average per year
5,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,625 miles
  • 2025 – 69,868 miles
  • 2024 – 67,472 miles
  • 2023 – 64,413 miles
  • 2022 – 60,956 miles
  • 2021 – 56,905 miles
  • 2020 – 53,551 miles
  • 2019 – 47,977 miles
  • 2018 – 41,921 miles
  • 2017 – 36,862 miles
  • 2016 – 30,415 miles
  • 2015 – 25,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,625 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ perished flexi and deteriorated centre sleeve, sleeve causing exhaust to sag (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,625 miles (+361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    518384543669
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ perished flexi and deteriorated centre sleeve, sleeve causing exhaust to sag (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,264 miles (+13,396)3 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,264 miles
    Test number
    147376720265
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated brake shoes (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ perished flexi and deteriorated centre sleeve, sleeve causing exhaust to sag (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin cords will soon be present (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,868 miles
    Test number
    150973780941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,868 miles (+2,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,868 miles
    Test number
    982922037246
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    326352538230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail67,467 miles (+3,054)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,467 miles
    Test number
    748977091073
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass64,413 miles (+3,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,413 miles
    Test number
    514550279893
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass60,956 miles (+365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    60,956 miles
    Test number
    174934453011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail60,591 miles (+3,686)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    342579080477
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass56,905 miles (+3,354)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,905 miles
    Test number
    508848490189
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass53,551 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,551 miles
    Test number
    571120450900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail53,549 miles (+5,572)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,549 miles
    Test number
    262486504351
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass47,977 miles (+6,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    47,977 miles
    Test number
    742621994084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass41,921 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,921 miles
    Test number
    932385336965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,862 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,862 miles
    Test number
    149019070953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,415 miles (+4,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,415 miles
    Test number
    429148567224
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked and perishing

  17. Fail25,453 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    387612665185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass25,453 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    457462565174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,788 miles1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,788 miles
    Test number
    649122815109
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L12 PKE

Does L12 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L12 PKE is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L12 PKE?
The MOT on L12 PKE is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L12 PKE done?
L12 PKE was recorded at 83,625 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,219 miles a year.
Has L12 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L12 PKE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L12 PKE 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 PKE find?
L12 PKE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ perished flexi and deteriorated centre sleeve, sleeve causing exhaust to sag; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s.

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