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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LP12 UWHMOT history

LP12 UWH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 35,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LP12 UWH red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
35,189 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UWH was last recorded at 35,189 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,681 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,508 miles
Average per year
2,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,189 miles
  • 2025 – 32,681 miles
  • 2024 – 32,398 miles
  • 2023 – 32,207 miles
  • 2022 – 31,241 miles
  • 2021 – 30,908 miles
  • 2020 – 28,777 miles
  • 2019 – 27,015 miles
  • 2018 – 25,010 miles
  • 2017 – 21,975 miles
  • 2016 – 16,849 miles
  • 2015 – 12,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,189 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes at steering rack corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (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.

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both Power steering pipes going to power steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass35,189 miles (+2,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    35,189 miles
    Test number
    777178264870
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes at steering rack corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  2. Pass32,681 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    32,681 miles
    Test number
    203012746524
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both Power steering pipes going to power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  3. Fail32,676 miles (+278)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    812269532646
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both Power steering pipes going to power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass32,398 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    32,398 miles
    Test number
    150302054613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,207 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    32,207 miles
    Test number
    266878159613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,206 miles (+965)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,206 miles
    Test number
    617684560753
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass31,241 miles (+333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    307816625754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass30,908 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,908 miles
    Test number
    589503078481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,777 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    28,777 miles
    Test number
    807032748049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,015 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,015 miles
    Test number
    932282933906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,010 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    25,010 miles
    Test number
    669732879614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,975 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,975 miles
    Test number
    925960552069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,849 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,849 miles
    Test number
    536053087786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    12,875 miles
    Test number
    689222005280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,875 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,875 miles
    Test number
    329411905446
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LP12 UWH

Does LP12 UWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UWH is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UWH?
The MOT on LP12 UWH is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 UWH done?
LP12 UWH was recorded at 35,189 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,014 miles a year.
Has LP12 UWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UWH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 UWH 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 UWH find?
LP12 UWH passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes at steering rack corroded..

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