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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LP12 LGNMOT history

LP12 LGN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 32,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LP12 LGN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
32,668 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 LGN
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
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 LGN was last recorded at 32,668 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,668 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,668 miles
  • 2024 – 31,179 miles
  • 2023 – 29,182 miles
  • 2022 – 25,673 miles
  • 2021 – 24,351 miles
  • 2020 – 18,956 miles
  • 2019 – 16,987 miles
  • 2018 – 13,827 miles
  • 2017 – 12,762 miles
  • 2016 – 11,405 miles
  • 2015 – 9,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,668 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside; Also Buckles & Locking Mechanisms not inspected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    32,668 miles
    Test number
    182653760460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail32,668 miles (+1,489)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,668 miles
    Test number
    899120216167
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

  3. Pass31,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    31,179 miles
    Test number
    351966554002
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of Central adult Seat Belt; Also Buckle & Locking Mechanism not inspected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside; Also Buckles & Locking Mechanisms not inspected

  4. Fail31,179 miles (+1,997)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,179 miles
    Test number
    883045701813
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of Central adult Seat Belt; Also Buckle & Locking Mechanism not inspected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside; Also Buckles & Locking Mechanisms not inspected

  5. Pass29,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    29,182 miles
    Test number
    136231924605
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Rear Child Seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of Central Rear adult Seat Belt; Also Buckle & Locking Mechanism not inspected
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside; Also Buckles & Locking Mechanisms not inspected

  6. Fail29,181 miles (+3,508)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,181 miles
    Test number
    265416661481
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Rear Child Seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of Central Rear adult Seat Belt; Also Buckle & Locking Mechanism not inspected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside; Also Buckles & Locking Mechanisms not inspected

  7. Pass25,673 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    25,673 miles
    Test number
    960292235912
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Rear Child Seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of Central Rear adult Seat Belt
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail25,673 miles (+1,322)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,673 miles
    Test number
    361689951846
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Rear Child Seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of Central Rear adult Seat Belt
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass24,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    24,351 miles
    Test number
    572791670086
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges

  10. Fail24,351 miles (+5,395)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,351 miles
    Test number
    490570683664
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges

  11. Pass18,956 miles (+1,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    18,956 miles
    Test number
    738413601890
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS + OS

  12. Pass16,987 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,987 miles
    Test number
    341953942624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,827 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    13,827 miles
    Test number
    114077249742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,762 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    12,762 miles
    Test number
    150967537160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,405 miles (+1,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    11,405 miles
    Test number
    908819640764
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass9,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,638 miles
    Test number
    929193805297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 LGN

Does LP12 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 LGN is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP12 LGN?
The MOT on LP12 LGN is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 LGN done?
LP12 LGN was recorded at 32,668 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,241 miles a year.
Has LP12 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 LGN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 LGN 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 LP12 LGN find?
LP12 LGN passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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