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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LA12 UCSMOT history

LA12 UCS is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LA12 UCS white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,579 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UCS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UCS was last recorded at 103,579 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 13,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,430 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,149 miles
Average per year
7,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,579 miles
  • 2025 – 90,430 miles
  • 2024 – 88,356 miles
  • 2023 – 82,900 miles
  • 2022 – 77,032 miles
  • 2021 – 71,268 miles
  • 2020 – 64,440 miles
  • 2019 – 53,079 miles
  • 2018 – 46,389 miles
  • 2017 – 38,741 miles
  • 2016 – 29,011 miles
  • 2015 – 21,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,579 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,579 miles (+13,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    248455067739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,430 miles
    Test number
    795275345391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,426 miles (+2,070)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,426 miles
    Test number
    886720342246
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,356 miles (+5,456)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,356 miles
    Test number
    540458744395
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has limited reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass82,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    762028398443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail82,900 miles (+5,868)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    229038566067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass77,032 miles (+5,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,032 miles
    Test number
    399303376579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass71,268 miles (+6,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    549605044553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass64,440 miles (+11,361)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,440 miles
    Test number
    521187873525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    425485897097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,079 miles (+6,690)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    648726206230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass46,389 miles (+7,648)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    682907711380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,741 miles (+9,730)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,741 miles
    Test number
    202224419910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,011 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    179231360732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,965 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,965 miles
    Test number
    398695075093
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LA12 UCS

Does LA12 UCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UCS is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UCS?
The MOT on LA12 UCS is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 UCS done?
LA12 UCS was recorded at 103,579 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,469 miles a year.
Has LA12 UCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UCS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LA12 UCS 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 UCS find?
LA12 UCS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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