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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,119 cc

LA12 UDVMOT history

LA12 UDV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 1 of 3 MOT tests, with 50,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LA12 UDV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
50,002 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
3
1 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,119 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA12 UDV was last recorded at 50,002 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 7,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,215 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,787 miles
Average per year
7,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,002 miles
  • 2025 – 42,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail50,002 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 29 Sept 2025, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail50,002 miles (+7,787)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,002 miles
    Test number
    253999948927
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass42,215 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    42,215 miles
    Test number
    249274018041
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Fail42,213 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    521474654505
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Questions about LA12 UDV

Does LA12 UDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA12 UDV expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UDV?
The MOT on LA12 UDV expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA12 UDV done?
LA12 UDV was recorded at 50,002 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,332 miles a year.
Has LA12 UDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UDV has failed 2 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 UDV 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 UDV find?
LA12 UDV failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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