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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LL12 LKAMOT history

LL12 LKA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LL12 LKA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,186 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LKA
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
13 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LKA was last recorded at 81,186 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,139 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
5,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,186 miles
  • 2025 – 76,401 miles
  • 2024 – 72,190 miles
  • 2023 – 68,722 miles
  • 2022 – 63,497 miles
  • 2021 – 59,140 miles
  • 2020 – 55,347 miles
  • 2019 – 48,081 miles
  • 2018 – 41,551 miles
  • 2017 – 35,000 miles
  • 2016 – 27,692 miles
  • 2015 – 22,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,186 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,186 miles (+47)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    198872041082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail81,139 miles (+4,738)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,139 miles
    Test number
    210148973623
    • 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 a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,401 miles (+4,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    634004850486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Dipped beam pattern, aim slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Pass72,190 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    695101110459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail72,164 miles (+3,442)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,164 miles
    Test number
    294703355578
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass68,722 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,722 miles
    Test number
    156411357557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,497 miles (+4,357)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,497 miles
    Test number
    109066431578
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,140 miles
    Test number
    984925529708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,140 miles (+3,793)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,140 miles
    Test number
    552373106978
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass55,347 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,347 miles
    Test number
    357563711378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,081 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    48,081 miles
    Test number
    726517646754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,551 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,551 miles
    Test number
    801483346034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,000 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,000 miles
    Test number
    704201576062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,692 miles (+5,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,692 miles
    Test number
    226693166935
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryFront valence hanging down

  15. Fail22,136 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,136 miles
    Test number
    149857955135
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass22,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,136 miles
    Test number
    856537955111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 LKA

Does LL12 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LKA is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LKA?
The MOT on LL12 LKA is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 LKA done?
LL12 LKA was recorded at 81,186 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,308 miles a year.
Has LL12 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LKA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 LKA 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 LKA find?
LL12 LKA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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