Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
LA12 FMZMOT history
LA12 FMZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,341 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 71,341 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA12 FMZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 7 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA12 FMZ was last recorded at 71,341 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 4,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,818 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,523 miles
- Average per year
- 5,401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,341 miles
- 2025 – 66,818 miles
- 2024 – 62,839 miles
- 2023 – 58,256 miles
- 2022 – 54,143 miles
- 2021 – 49,940 miles
- 2020 – 45,818 miles
- 2019 – 41,012 miles
- 2018 – 31,908 miles
- 2017 – 23,267 miles
- 2016 – 13,751 miles
- 2015 – 12,060 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,341 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,341 miles (+4,523)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 71,341 miles
- Test number
- 447469317531
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass66,818 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,818 miles
- Test number
- 220476260360
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryDamage to ns outer sill,nsr&osr door,boot,osf wing
Fail66,817 miles (+42)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,817 miles
- Test number
- 902181903832
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryDamage to ns outer sill,nsr&osr door,boot,osf wing
Fail66,775 miles (+3,936)2 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,775 miles
- Test number
- 685328244709
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s outer sill, Nsr/Osr door, Boot, Osf wing and bumper
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,839 miles (+4,583)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 62,839 miles
- Test number
- 710702927333
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both front tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s outer sill,nsr/osr door,boot,osf wing and bumper
Pass58,256 miles (+4,113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 58,256 miles
- Test number
- 779382034155
- AdvisoryN/s outer sill/n/s/r/o/s/r door and boot damaged
- AdvisorySlight coolant leak on engine
Pass54,143 miles (+4,203)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 54,143 miles
- Test number
- 404421178829
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r,n/s/r door,rear bumper,boot and n/s outer sill damaged
Pass49,940 miles (+4,122)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 49,940 miles
- Test number
- 998746044801
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryDamage to o/s/r,n/s/r doors also n/s outer sill,rear bumper and boot
Pass45,818 miles (+4,806)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 45,818 miles
- Test number
- 412233637108
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))
Pass41,012 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 41,012 miles
- Test number
- 331531164889
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s outer sill and both rear doors
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r tyres have small cuts in tread
Fail41,012 miles (+9,104)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,012 miles
- Test number
- 694297094938
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s outer sill and both rear doors
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryHigh travel on handbrake and rear brakes slightly binding
- AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r tyres have small cuts in tread
Pass31,908 miles (+8,641)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 31,908 miles
- Test number
- 917738410910
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass23,267 miles (+9,516)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 23,267 miles
- Test number
- 983872190696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,751 miles (+1,691)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 13,751 miles
- Test number
- 860051122588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 12,060 miles
- Test number
- 949814305265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA12 FMZ
- Does LA12 FMZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 FMZ is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA12 FMZ?
- The MOT on LA12 FMZ is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA12 FMZ done?
- LA12 FMZ was recorded at 71,341 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
- Has LA12 FMZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA12 FMZ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA12 FMZ 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 LA12 FMZ find?
- LA12 FMZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: general surface corrosion; rear axle corroded.
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