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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LL12 KCGMOT history

LL12 KCG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LL12 KCG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,165 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 KCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 KCG was last recorded at 116,165 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,482 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
683 miles
Average per year
7,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,165 miles
  • 2025 – 115,482 miles
  • 2024 – 112,942 miles
  • 2023 – 111,284 miles
  • 2022 – 105,189 miles
  • 2021 – 100,567 miles
  • 2020 – 97,426 miles
  • 2019 – 93,715 miles
  • 2018 – 82,959 miles
  • 2017 – 68,023 miles
  • 2016 – 50,493 miles
  • 2015 – 33,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,165 miles
  • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (o/s and n/s) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,165 miles (+683)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,165 miles
    Test number
    619093562184
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (o/s and n/s) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass115,482 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,482 miles
    Test number
    753754368213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail115,482 miles (+2,540)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,482 miles
    Test number
    893030058976
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass112,942 miles (+1,658)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,942 miles
    Test number
    256846201231
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass111,284 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,284 miles
    Test number
    450259989674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,282 miles (+6,093)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,282 miles
    Test number
    612396979121
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,189 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,189 miles
    Test number
    611740389665
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail105,189 miles (+4,622)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,189 miles
    Test number
    858356176410
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    118262187020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,567 miles (+3,141)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    570646023371
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,426 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,426 miles
    Test number
    695757711413
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail97,426 miles (+3,711)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,426 miles
    Test number
    272469204554
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass93,715 miles (+10,756)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    846173166851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    864982010211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail82,959 miles (+14,936)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    334112107091
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass68,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    944802746545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail68,023 miles (+17,530)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    147143931681
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass50,493 miles (+17,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,493 miles
    Test number
    979438344698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner wheel arch cover broken/missing

  19. Pass33,425 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    976278645112
    • NoteLower splitter adrift

  20. Fail33,425 miles2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    586708945170
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLower splitter adrift

Questions about LL12 KCG

Does LL12 KCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 KCG is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 KCG?
The MOT on LL12 KCG is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 KCG done?
LL12 KCG was recorded at 116,165 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,769 miles a year.
Has LL12 KCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 KCG has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 KCG 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 KCG find?
LL12 KCG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (o/s and n/s); nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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