Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
LL12 KAUMOT history
LL12 KAU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 97,976 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL12 KAU
- 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
- 15 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL12 KAU was last recorded at 97,976 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 97,919 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 6,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,976 miles
- 2025 – 79,841 miles
- 2024 – 64,179 miles
- 2023 – 53,394 miles
- 2022 – 50,885 miles
- 2021 – 48,198 miles
- 2019 – 46,873 miles
- 2018 – 45,730 miles
- 2017 – 42,748 miles
- 2016 – 38,307 miles
- 2015 – 29,469 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,976 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,976 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 97,976 miles
- Test number
- 283342905477
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,919 miles (+18,078)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,919 miles
- Test number
- 815979274783
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,841 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 79,841 miles
- Test number
- 521019703495
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,841 miles (+15,662)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,841 miles
- Test number
- 940796163805
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,179 miles (+10,785)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 64,179 miles
- Test number
- 349167431857
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,394 miles (+2,509)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 53,394 miles
- Test number
- 617944238093
- AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Cracking (inner and outer edges)
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass50,885 miles (+2,687)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 50,885 miles
- Test number
- 884001893351
- AdvisoryNsr light slighty cracked
Pass48,198 miles (+1,325)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 48,198 miles
- Test number
- 321151292736
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass46,873 miles (+1,143)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 46,873 miles
- Test number
- 188709025594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,730 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 45,730 miles
- Test number
- 163159583555
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail45,730 miles (+2,982)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,730 miles
- Test number
- 945688502720
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 42,748 miles
- Test number
- 189674342116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,748 miles (+4,441)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,748 miles
- Test number
- 153601381341
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass38,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 38,307 miles
- Test number
- 532239105732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,307 miles (+8,838)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,307 miles
- Test number
- 988428059429
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass29,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 29,469 miles
- Test number
- 598253635105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,469 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,469 miles
- Test number
- 998333835111
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LL12 KAU
- Does LL12 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 KAU is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL12 KAU?
- The MOT on LL12 KAU is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL12 KAU done?
- LL12 KAU was recorded at 97,976 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,327 miles a year.
- Has LL12 KAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL12 KAU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL12 KAU 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 KAU find?
- LL12 KAU passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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