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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LC12 MGYMOT history

LC12 MGY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LC12 MGY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,367 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MGY was last recorded at 138,367 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 9,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,245 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,122 miles
Average per year
8,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,367 miles
  • 2025 – 129,245 miles
  • 2024 – 122,192 miles
  • 2023 – 111,497 miles
  • 2022 – 96,033 miles
  • 2021 – 86,531 miles
  • 2020 – 80,628 miles
  • 2019 – 74,498 miles
  • 2018 – 63,762 miles
  • 2017 – 56,039 miles
  • 2016 – 46,997 miles
  • 2015 – 44,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,367 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,367 miles (+9,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,367 miles
    Test number
    715521645578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass129,245 miles (+7,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,245 miles
    Test number
    173194345946
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass122,192 miles (+10,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,192 miles
    Test number
    899449936948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass111,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,497 miles
    Test number
    639806520654
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,492 miles (+15,459)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    929993090358
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,033 miles (+9,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,033 miles
    Test number
    580976785166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass86,531 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,531 miles
    Test number
    389365629876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  8. Fail86,531 miles (+5,903)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,531 miles
    Test number
    411760164620
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  9. Pass80,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,628 miles
    Test number
    461421362641
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces rust lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers slightly damp

  10. Fail80,628 miles (+6,130)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,628 miles
    Test number
    513414227450
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces rust lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers slightly damp

  11. Pass74,498 miles (+10,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,498 miles
    Test number
    894479458550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass63,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,762 miles
    Test number
    277730353582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,762 miles (+7,723)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,762 miles
    Test number
    940688232820
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass56,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,039 miles
    Test number
    186033665215
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight cuts on outer walls and wearing on inner edges

  15. Fail56,039 miles (+9,042)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,039 miles
    Test number
    465340036980
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight cuts on outer walls and wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass46,997 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,997 miles
    Test number
    607445073044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,006 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,006 miles
    Test number
    705320585128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,998 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,998 miles
    Test number
    627634775144
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LC12 MGY

Does LC12 MGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MGY is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MGY?
The MOT on LC12 MGY is valid until 13 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 MGY done?
LC12 MGY was recorded at 138,367 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 8,542 miles a year.
Has LC12 MGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MGY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LC12 MGY 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 MGY find?
LC12 MGY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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