Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LC12 MFUMOT history
LC12 MFU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,299 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 117,299 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC12 MFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC12 MFU was last recorded at 117,299 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,712 miles · 24 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,587 miles
- Average per year
- 7,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,299 miles
- 2025 – 113,712 miles
- 2024 – 108,764 miles
- 2023 – 105,140 miles
- 2022 – 102,291 miles
- 2021 – 96,862 miles
- 2020 – 91,716 miles
- 2019 – 84,046 miles
- 2018 – 74,302 miles
- 2017 – 61,093 miles
- 2016 – 48,643 miles
- 2015 – 38,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,299 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated / leaking
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,299 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 117,299 miles
- Test number
- 247029515225
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated / leaking
Fail117,299 miles (+3,587)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,299 miles
- Test number
- 125267965829
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated / leaking
Pass113,712 miles (+4,948)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 113,712 miles
- Test number
- 216737783406
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,764 miles (+3,624)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 108,764 miles
- Test number
- 302811530399
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass105,140 miles (+2,849)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 105,140 miles
- Test number
- 263048879584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,291 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 102,291 miles
- Test number
- 449656226293
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,291 miles (+5,429)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,291 miles
- Test number
- 918575710771
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,862 miles (+5,146)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 96,862 miles
- Test number
- 563017513522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,716 miles (+7,670)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 91,716 miles
- Test number
- 603809067423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,046 miles (+9,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 84,046 miles
- Test number
- 889024756113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,302 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 74,302 miles
- Test number
- 478204793655
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail74,302 miles (+13,209)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,302 miles
- Test number
- 184147780422
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass61,093 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 61,093 miles
- Test number
- 927461036361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges/wearing close to legal limit
Fail61,093 miles (+12,450)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,093 miles
- Test number
- 686969269379
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges/wearing close to legal limit
Pass48,643 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 48,643 miles
- Test number
- 849568766584
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail48,643 miles (+9,786)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,643 miles
- Test number
- 188668176380
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass38,857 miles (+1,736)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 38,857 miles
- Test number
- 794017753072
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges
Pass37,121 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 37,121 miles
- Test number
- 956603825284
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LC12 MFU
- Does LC12 MFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MFU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC12 MFU?
- The MOT on LC12 MFU is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC12 MFU done?
- LC12 MFU was recorded at 117,299 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 7,587 miles a year.
- Has LC12 MFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC12 MFU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC12 MFU 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 MFU find?
- LC12 MFU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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