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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LC12 LPLMOT history

LC12 LPL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 61,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

LC12 LPL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,399 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 LPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 LPL was last recorded at 61,399 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 3,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,914 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,485 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,399 miles
  • 2025 – 57,914 miles
  • 2024 – 54,196 miles
  • 2023 – 51,087 miles
  • 2022 – 47,450 miles
  • 2021 – 44,148 miles
  • 2020 – 42,797 miles
  • 2019 – 39,574 miles
  • 2018 – 35,761 miles
  • 2017 – 33,439 miles
  • 2016 – 29,289 miles
  • 2015 – 24,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear door dentedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,399 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    805662262357
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail61,399 miles (+3,485)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    730927092803
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass57,914 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    955785622665
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail57,914 miles (+3,718)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    210912564035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass54,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    985764536230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door dented

  6. Fail54,196 miles (+3,109)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    841935634458
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door dented

  7. Pass51,087 miles (+3,637)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,087 miles
    Test number
    323799409967
    • 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door dented
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass47,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,450 miles
    Test number
    739576316948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail47,450 miles (+3,302)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,450 miles
    Test number
    475124589281
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass44,148 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,148 miles
    Test number
    341758638355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    42,797 miles
    Test number
    280688758008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear REGISTRATION PLATE DISCOLOURED

  12. Fail42,797 miles (+3,223)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,797 miles
    Test number
    167215608299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear REGISTRATION PLATE DISCOLOURED

  13. Pass39,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    537673980011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,574 miles (+3,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    545549774200
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass35,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,761 miles
    Test number
    259543333364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,761 miles (+2,322)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,761 miles
    Test number
    415199400881
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass33,439 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,439 miles
    Test number
    705818017746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,289 miles (+4,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,289 miles
    Test number
    414202124510
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass24,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,853 miles
    Test number
    907594115182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 LPL

Does LC12 LPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 LPL is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 LPL?
The MOT on LC12 LPL is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 LPL done?
LC12 LPL was recorded at 61,399 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has LC12 LPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 LPL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 LPL 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 LC12 LPL find?
LC12 LPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; nearside rear door dented, and 2 more.

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