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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LA12 ECDMOT history

LA12 ECD is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 63,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LA12 ECD white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
63,321 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 ECD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 ECD was last recorded at 63,321 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 6,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2017: 11,403 miles, lower than 16,593 miles on 4 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,162 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,159 miles
Average per year
4,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,321 miles
  • 2025 – 57,162 miles
  • 2024 – 50,412 miles
  • 2023 – 46,757 miles
  • 2022 – 39,903 miles
  • 2021 – 34,974 miles
  • 2020 – 29,403 miles
  • 2019 – 27,781 miles
  • 2018 – 25,509 miles
  • 2017 – 11,403 miles
  • 2016 – 16,593 miles
  • 2015 – 13,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,321 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,321 miles (+6,159)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    414562587806
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass57,162 miles (+6,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    704094354053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass50,412 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,412 miles
    Test number
    499503985299
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass46,757 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    149896542916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,903 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,903 miles
    Test number
    670794550845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,974 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    34,974 miles
    Test number
    978729365431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,403 miles (+1,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,403 miles
    Test number
    198755793350
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ! (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass27,781 miles (+2,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,781 miles
    Test number
    998870815867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass25,509 miles (+14,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,509 miles
    Test number
    456356506857
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass11,403 miles (-5,190)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    11,403 miles
    Test number
    745851604600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,593 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    16,593 miles
    Test number
    510123550794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,196 miles
    Test number
    336114085193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 ECD

Does LA12 ECD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 ECD is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 ECD?
The MOT on LA12 ECD is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 ECD done?
LA12 ECD was recorded at 63,321 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
Has LA12 ECD ever failed its MOT?
No. LA12 ECD has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LA12 ECD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA12 ECD find?
LA12 ECD passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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