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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LP12 UUEMOT history

LP12 UUE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 40,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LP12 UUE white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,100 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UUE was last recorded at 40,100 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,096 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,100 miles
  • 2025 – 39,577 miles
  • 2024 – 39,027 miles
  • 2023 – 38,200 miles
  • 2022 – 37,352 miles
  • 2021 – 36,786 miles
  • 2020 – 35,323 miles
  • 2019 – 33,465 miles
  • 2018 – 32,082 miles
  • 2017 – 26,525 miles
  • 2016 – 22,565 miles
  • 2015 – 16,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,100 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,100 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    487590869503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail40,096 miles (+519)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,096 miles
    Test number
    134530097769
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass39,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,577 miles
    Test number
    592140041495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail39,577 miles (+550)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,577 miles
    Test number
    176987701154
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass39,027 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    39,027 miles
    Test number
    581935220043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,200 miles (+848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,200 miles
    Test number
    218001663906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass37,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,352 miles
    Test number
    712347978657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail37,352 miles (+566)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,352 miles
    Test number
    412009599609
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass36,786 miles (+1,463)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,786 miles
    Test number
    687154662416
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.also corroded inner braking service (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass35,323 miles (+1,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,323 miles
    Test number
    717460315956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass33,465 miles (+1,383)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,465 miles
    Test number
    465589862203
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass32,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,082 miles
    Test number
    517323552001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,082 miles (+5,557)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,082 miles
    Test number
    847539090096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass26,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,525 miles
    Test number
    415037075578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,525 miles (+3,960)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,525 miles
    Test number
    263551650722
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass22,565 miles (+5,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,565 miles
    Test number
    270690251192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass16,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,984 miles
    Test number
    247572005255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 UUE

Does LP12 UUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UUE is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UUE?
The MOT on LP12 UUE is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 UUE done?
LP12 UUE was recorded at 40,100 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,169 miles a year.
Has LP12 UUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UUE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 UUE 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 UUE find?
LP12 UUE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; oil leak, but not excessive.

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