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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LP12 VDNMOT history

LP12 VDN is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

LP12 VDN white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
117,460 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VDN was last recorded at 117,460 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 16,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,798 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
16,662 miles
Average per year
10,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,460 miles
  • 2023 – 100,798 miles
  • 2022 – 98,332 miles
  • 2021 – 88,608 miles
  • 2020 – 83,934 miles
  • 2019 – 77,469 miles
  • 2018 – 63,630 miles
  • 2017 – 48,038 miles
  • 2016 – 34,821 miles
  • 2015 – 24,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,460 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,460 miles (+16,662)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,460 miles
    Test number
    833012763599
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,798 miles (+2,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    422091654630
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,332 miles (+9,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,332 miles
    Test number
    269916471557
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,608 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    119206335396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,934 miles (+6,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    519775086161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,469 miles (+13,839)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    353173687955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,630 miles (+15,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,630 miles
    Test number
    965805637546
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass48,038 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    725123073473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,613 miles
    Test number
    321288374266
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail44,613 miles (+9,792)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,613 miles
    Test number
    254321575569
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass34,821 miles (+10,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,821 miles
    Test number
    296891509203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to crack

  12. Pass24,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,272 miles
    Test number
    389802760058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP12 VDN

Does LP12 VDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 VDN expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VDN?
The MOT on LP12 VDN expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 VDN done?
LP12 VDN was recorded at 117,460 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 10,151 miles a year.
Has LP12 VDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VDN has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LP12 VDN 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 VDN find?
LP12 VDN passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; nearside front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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