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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LL12 KGVMOT history

LL12 KGV is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LL12 KGV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,366 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 KGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 KGV was last recorded at 128,366 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2022: 70,906 miles, lower than 164,944 miles on 18 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,385 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,981 miles
Average per year
6,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,366 miles
  • 2025 – 123,385 miles
  • 2024 – 111,066 miles
  • 2023 – 90,587 miles
  • 2022 – 70,906 miles
  • 2021 – 164,944 miles
  • 2020 – 161,646 miles
  • 2019 – 144,623 miles
  • 2018 – 124,257 miles
  • 2017 – 98,646 miles
  • 2016 – 78,814 miles
  • 2015 – 56,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,366 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,366 miles (+4,981)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,366 miles
    Test number
    796713237878
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,385 miles (+12,319)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,385 miles
    Test number
    738640779003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,066 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,066 miles
    Test number
    742656308106
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,066 miles (+20,479)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,066 miles
    Test number
    302855341007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,587 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,587 miles
    Test number
    863835570214
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,575 miles (+19,669)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,575 miles
    Test number
    942170111372
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,906 miles (-94,038)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,906 miles
    Test number
    920592003576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,944 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,944 miles
    Test number
    769670422986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,646 miles (+17,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    161,646 miles
    Test number
    814977389714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass144,623 miles (+20,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    144,623 miles
    Test number
    126179835204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nearside (body sill damaged slightly)

  11. Pass124,257 miles (+25,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,257 miles
    Test number
    532676349056
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers split but still clearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside body sill damaged slightly

  12. Pass98,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,646 miles
    Test number
    393834810391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,646 miles (+19,832)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,646 miles
    Test number
    190673124962
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass78,814 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    886906565162
    • DangerousRear Brakes binding slightly and handbrake has little to no reverse travel
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  15. Fail78,814 miles (+22,308)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    702467882097
    • DangerousRear Brakes binding slightly and handbrake has little to no reverse travel
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Beam bending stickers fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  16. Fail56,506 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    535134035197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass56,506 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    987694035195
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LL12 KGV

Does LL12 KGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 KGV is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 KGV?
The MOT on LL12 KGV is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 KGV done?
LL12 KGV was recorded at 128,366 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 6,570 miles a year.
Has LL12 KGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 KGV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LL12 KGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL12 KGV find?
LL12 KGV passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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