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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LL12 DKXMOT history

LL12 DKX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 41,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LL12 DKX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
41,957 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 DKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 DKX was last recorded at 41,957 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,645 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,312 miles
Average per year
2,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,957 miles
  • 2025 – 39,645 miles
  • 2024 – 37,407 miles
  • 2023 – 35,582 miles
  • 2022 – 34,774 miles
  • 2021 – 33,212 miles
  • 2020 – 32,034 miles
  • 2019 – 27,990 miles
  • 2018 – 23,620 miles
  • 2017 – 18,574 miles
  • 2016 – 13,273 miles
  • 2015 – 8,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,957 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,957 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    41,957 miles
    Test number
    466388419083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,645 miles
    Test number
    962921139206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail39,645 miles (+2,238)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,645 miles
    Test number
    985020397641
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass37,407 miles (+1,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,407 miles
    Test number
    323444411000
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have minuscule aged related cracks
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner side walls slightly bulged

  5. Pass35,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    35,582 miles
    Test number
    983674353440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail35,582 miles (+808)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,582 miles
    Test number
    929406771502
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and aged cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass34,774 miles (+1,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    418709488056
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass33,212 miles (+1,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,212 miles
    Test number
    397040546758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass32,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,034 miles
    Test number
    533454963073
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have small age cuts

  10. Fail32,034 miles (+4,044)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,034 miles
    Test number
    972254455221
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have small age cuts

  11. Pass27,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,990 miles
    Test number
    312668844738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,990 miles (+4,370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,990 miles
    Test number
    835234665792
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass23,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,620 miles
    Test number
    371750916689
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall has a chip but not exposing ply cords

  14. Fail23,620 miles (+5,046)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,620 miles
    Test number
    478376853375
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall has a chip but not exposing ply cords

  15. Pass18,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,574 miles
    Test number
    463263340975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,574 miles (+5,301)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,574 miles
    Test number
    814052432980
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass13,273 miles (+4,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,273 miles
    Test number
    752411399164
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass8,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    8,490 miles
    Test number
    227040115486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 DKX

Does LL12 DKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 DKX is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 DKX?
The MOT on LL12 DKX is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 DKX done?
LL12 DKX was recorded at 41,957 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,919 miles a year.
Has LL12 DKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 DKX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 DKX 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 LL12 DKX find?
LL12 DKX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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