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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LR12 VGXMOT history

LR12 VGX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LR12 VGX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,509 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VGX was last recorded at 88,509 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,440 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,069 miles
Average per year
6,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,509 miles
  • 2025 – 86,440 miles
  • 2024 – 83,906 miles
  • 2023 – 81,832 miles
  • 2022 – 78,706 miles
  • 2021 – 74,917 miles
  • 2020 – 71,332 miles
  • 2019 – 55,803 miles
  • 2018 – 40,976 miles
  • 2017 – 32,589 miles
  • 2016 – 26,394 miles
  • 2015 – 19,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,509 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,509 miles
    Test number
    421049305381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,507 miles (+2,067)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    951944424233
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,440 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,440 miles
    Test number
    825101462308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,906 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,906 miles
    Test number
    988414928920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,832 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,832 miles
    Test number
    733681515241
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,832 miles (+3,126)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,832 miles
    Test number
    623146107541
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,706 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,706 miles
    Test number
    313198067147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop showing signs of wear

  8. Pass74,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    877108653184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,917 miles (+3,585)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    308384906030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass71,332 miles (+15,529)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,332 miles
    Test number
    957937661245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,803 miles (+14,827)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,803 miles
    Test number
    637478834590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    167246381240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,976 miles (+8,387)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    550825538472
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass32,589 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,589 miles
    Test number
    273271844851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,394 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,394 miles
    Test number
    666704477494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,843 miles
    Test number
    559909265053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VGX

Does LR12 VGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VGX is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VGX?
The MOT on LR12 VGX is valid until 14 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 VGX done?
LR12 VGX was recorded at 88,509 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,244 miles a year.
Has LR12 VGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VGX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VGX 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 VGX find?
LR12 VGX passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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