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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LA12 FNKMOT history

LA12 FNK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LA12 FNK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,541 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 FNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 FNK was last recorded at 86,541 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 8,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,802 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,739 miles
Average per year
7,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,541 miles
  • 2024 – 77,802 miles
  • 2023 – 70,461 miles
  • 2022 – 62,058 miles
  • 2021 – 47,609 miles
  • 2020 – 38,024 miles
  • 2019 – 26,634 miles
  • 2018 – 21,949 miles
  • 2017 – 19,690 miles
  • 2016 – 15,644 miles
  • 2015 – 11,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,541 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Slight damage to tyre outer sidewall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,541 miles (+8,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,541 miles
    Test number
    194280115322
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  2. Pass77,802 miles (+7,341)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    336790266376
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass70,461 miles (+8,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    641024957473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass62,058 miles (+14,449)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,058 miles
    Test number
    408798434487
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass47,609 miles (+9,585)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,609 miles
    Test number
    578471371797
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 approx 3mm but quite worn on inner edges and little tread left on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass38,024 miles (+11,390)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,024 miles
    Test number
    711215248537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,634 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,634 miles
    Test number
    900433100871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    883148817110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail21,949 miles (+2,259)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    774739515215
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  10. Pass19,690 miles (+4,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    19,690 miles
    Test number
    201224370526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall slightly damage (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass15,644 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,644 miles
    Test number
    619273595456
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight damage to tyre outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryService due as indicated in dash display.
  12. Fail15,644 miles (+3,910)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,644 miles
    Test number
    609381681590
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight damage to tyre outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryService due as indicated in dash display.
  13. Pass11,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    11,734 miles
    Test number
    710817198127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 FNK

Does LA12 FNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 FNK is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 FNK?
The MOT on LA12 FNK is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 FNK done?
LA12 FNK was recorded at 86,541 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,435 miles a year.
Has LA12 FNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 FNK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LA12 FNK 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 FNK find?
LA12 FNK passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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