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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LR12 VFCMOT history

LR12 VFC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LR12 VFC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,705 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VFC was last recorded at 77,705 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,703 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,705 miles
  • 2025 – 73,906 miles
  • 2024 – 69,521 miles
  • 2023 – 64,915 miles
  • 2022 – 59,971 miles
  • 2021 – 55,708 miles
  • 2020 – 53,538 miles
  • 2019 – 48,415 miles
  • 2018 – 44,944 miles
  • 2017 – 37,931 miles
  • 2016 – 32,095 miles
  • 2015 – 25,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,705 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak very heavy leak at back of the engine.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drain pan gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,705 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    509874208849
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak very heavy leak at back of the engine.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drain pan gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,703 miles (+3,797)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,703 miles
    Test number
    948981599967
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OS outer door sill rotted through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak very heavy leak at back of the engine.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drain pan gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,906 miles (+4,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    493018007576
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rear of engine + around expansion tank

  4. Pass69,521 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,521 miles
    Test number
    425646026487
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail69,521 miles (+4,606)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,521 miles
    Test number
    722805860491
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,915 miles (+4,944)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,915 miles
    Test number
    212765675948
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,971 miles (+4,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,971 miles
    Test number
    698400274891
    • AdvisoryService light on

  8. Pass55,708 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,708 miles
    Test number
    307862274340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,538 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,538 miles
    Test number
    734452749386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,415 miles (+3,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,415 miles
    Test number
    157347479182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass44,944 miles (+7,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    830654372994
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres are perishing between treads

  12. Pass37,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    733819431975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,931 miles (+5,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    176615915407
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass32,095 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,095 miles
    Test number
    477826570185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,178 miles
    Test number
    168668775064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VFC

Does LR12 VFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VFC is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VFC?
The MOT on LR12 VFC is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VFC done?
LR12 VFC was recorded at 77,705 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,770 miles a year.
Has LR12 VFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VFC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VFC 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 LR12 VFC find?
LR12 VFC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coolant leak very heavy leak at back of the engine., and 4 more.

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