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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LL12 EPAMOT history

LL12 EPA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 93,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LL12 EPA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,842 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 EPA
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
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 EPA was last recorded at 93,842 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 11,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,659 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,183 miles
Average per year
6,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,842 miles
  • 2025 – 82,659 miles
  • 2024 – 74,501 miles
  • 2023 – 64,654 miles
  • 2021 – 63,706 miles
  • 2020 – 56,054 miles
  • 2019 – 43,209 miles
  • 2018 – 36,396 miles
  • 2017 – 33,921 miles
  • 2016 – 29,397 miles
  • 2015 – 23,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,842 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond around sleeves

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,842 miles (+11,183)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,842 miles
    Test number
    786643406994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,659 miles (+62)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    864808199504
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail82,597 miles (+8,096)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,597 miles
    Test number
    504770171895
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass74,501 miles (+9,847)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,501 miles
    Test number
    592126405518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,654 miles (+948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    695450337901
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - rear bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,706 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,706 miles
    Test number
    164759654777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond around sleeves

  7. Fail63,704 miles (+7,650)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,704 miles
    Test number
    567452883374
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond around sleeves

  8. Pass56,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    343175283651
    • AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror cover damaged / lose

  9. Fail56,054 miles (+12,845)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    554427013526
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Wing mirror cover damaged / lose

  10. Pass43,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,209 miles
    Test number
    313631585696
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryService light on

  11. Fail43,209 miles (+6,813)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,209 miles
    Test number
    306885922285
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  12. Pass36,396 miles (+2,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,396 miles
    Test number
    631801636000
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass33,921 miles (+4,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,921 miles
    Test number
    210196979910
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass29,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,397 miles
    Test number
    514034610952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,397 miles (+5,805)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,397 miles
    Test number
    337586365042
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (bulb originally fitted wrong) (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass23,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,592 miles
    Test number
    345028145187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,592 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,592 miles
    Test number
    245538745148
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL12 EPA

Does LL12 EPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 EPA is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 EPA?
The MOT on LL12 EPA is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 EPA done?
LL12 EPA was recorded at 93,842 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,562 miles a year.
Has LL12 EPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 EPA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 EPA 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 EPA find?
LL12 EPA passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 14 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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