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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LP12 VEVMOT history

LP12 VEV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 55,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LP12 VEV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,082 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VEV was last recorded at 55,082 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,048 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,034 miles
Average per year
2,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,082 miles
  • 2025 – 52,048 miles
  • 2024 – 48,845 miles
  • 2023 – 45,145 miles
  • 2021 – 42,433 miles
  • 2020 – 40,247 miles
  • 2019 – 38,613 miles
  • 2018 – 36,819 miles
  • 2017 – 32,008 miles
  • 2016 – 31,471 miles
  • 2015 – 26,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    764984405821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail55,082 miles (+3,034)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    586672095352
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass52,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    760636043498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,048 miles (+3,203)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    872509522042
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass48,845 miles (+3,700)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,845 miles
    Test number
    987496239894
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass45,145 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,145 miles
    Test number
    518349501312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,433 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    837887897391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,247 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,247 miles
    Test number
    176995923814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    778170687605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,879 miles (+266)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    358563119825
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass38,613 miles (+1,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,613 miles
    Test number
    604054472398
    • AdvisoryEngine and underside covered not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass36,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    555746119759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail36,819 miles (+4,811)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    880649064685
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass32,008 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,008 miles
    Test number
    853582738827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,471 miles
    Test number
    537032702418
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyres near wear bars.

  16. Fail31,471 miles (+5,016)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,471 miles
    Test number
    900627721367
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light stop lens broken showing white light to rear. (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyres near wear bars.

  17. Pass26,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,455 miles
    Test number
    958968415218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VEV

Does LP12 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VEV is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VEV?
The MOT on LP12 VEV is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VEV done?
LP12 VEV was recorded at 55,082 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,747 miles a year.
Has LP12 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VEV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 VEV 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 VEV find?
LP12 VEV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall.

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