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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LR12 VGCMOT history

LR12 VGC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LR12 VGC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,103 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VGC
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
17 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VGC was last recorded at 68,103 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,492 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,611 miles
Average per year
4,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,103 miles
  • 2024 – 66,492 miles
  • 2023 – 61,994 miles
  • 2022 – 55,083 miles
  • 2021 – 47,243 miles
  • 2020 – 42,156 miles
  • 2019 – 35,753 miles
  • 2018 – 31,468 miles
  • 2017 – 28,840 miles
  • 2016 – 25,072 miles
  • 2015 – 20,516 miles
  • 2014 – 16,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,103 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,103 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,103 miles
    Test number
    873366035595
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,492 miles
    Test number
    820796359812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail66,492 miles (+4,498)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,492 miles
    Test number
    683357996251
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass61,994 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,994 miles
    Test number
    399198288708
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail61,994 miles (+6,911)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,994 miles
    Test number
    741741926359
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass55,083 miles (+7,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,083 miles
    Test number
    543060223144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively & Handbrake reading slightly low / Slightly excessive travel (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass47,243 miles (+5,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,243 miles
    Test number
    141444035853
    • 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))

  8. Pass42,156 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,156 miles
    Test number
    432793473716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,753 miles (+4,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,753 miles
    Test number
    223173655291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.0 / 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.0 / 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass31,468 miles (+2,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    372900867109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass28,840 miles (+3,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,840 miles
    Test number
    585721390154
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Rear of engine tucked under inlet manifold
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass25,072 miles (+4,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,072 miles
    Test number
    124354991510
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass20,516 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,516 miles
    Test number
    850815043473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail20,494 miles (+4,356)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,494 miles
    Test number
    707615031835
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail16,138 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,138 miles
    Test number
    627573454344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass16,138 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,138 miles
    Test number
    978383354385
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LR12 VGC

Does LR12 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VGC is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VGC?
The MOT on LR12 VGC is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VGC done?
LR12 VGC was recorded at 68,103 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
Has LR12 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VGC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR12 VGC 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 VGC find?
LR12 VGC passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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