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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LP12 ZDFMOT history

LP12 ZDF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 43,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LP12 ZDF grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
43,170 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ZDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ZDF was last recorded at 43,170 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 13,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,170 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,000 miles
Average per year
3,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,170 miles
  • 2025 – 30,170 miles
  • 2024 – 23,793 miles
  • 2023 – 23,089 miles
  • 2022 – 21,112 miles
  • 2021 – 18,955 miles
  • 2020 – 17,367 miles
  • 2019 – 15,799 miles
  • 2018 – 13,710 miles
  • 2017 – 11,728 miles
  • 2016 – 9,800 miles
  • 2015 – 7,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,170 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,170 miles (+13,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    43,170 miles
    Test number
    309067816693
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass30,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    944099675573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,170 miles (+6,377)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    164735166243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass23,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    23,793 miles
    Test number
    968401933861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail23,793 miles (+704)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,793 miles
    Test number
    999263103435
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass23,089 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    842614323074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,112 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,112 miles
    Test number
    869317738428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,955 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    18,955 miles
    Test number
    562170717941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,367 miles (+1,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    17,367 miles
    Test number
    340470745167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass15,799 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    15,799 miles
    Test number
    793602783087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    13,710 miles
    Test number
    730232205446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail13,710 miles (+1,982)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,710 miles
    Test number
    756896945773
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass11,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    11,728 miles
    Test number
    365869803806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,728 miles (+1,928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,728 miles
    Test number
    571030585415
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass9,800 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    9,800 miles
    Test number
    683097549702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    7,895 miles
    Test number
    646036995165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 ZDF

Does LP12 ZDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ZDF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ZDF?
The MOT on LP12 ZDF is valid until 12 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 ZDF done?
LP12 ZDF was recorded at 43,170 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,312 miles a year.
Has LP12 ZDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ZDF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 ZDF 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 ZDF find?
LP12 ZDF passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges, and 3 more.

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