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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LR12 VRMMOT history

LR12 VRM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LR12 VRM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,708 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VRM was last recorded at 74,708 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,708 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,708 miles
  • 2025 – 67,930 miles
  • 2024 – 66,162 miles
  • 2023 – 62,740 miles
  • 2022 – 55,987 miles
  • 2021 – 49,811 miles
  • 2020 – 44,508 miles
  • 2019 – 34,751 miles
  • 2018 – 28,711 miles
  • 2017 – 23,175 miles
  • 2016 – 19,611 miles
  • 2015 – 15,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,708 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,708 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    459505818773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,708 miles (+6,778)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    732664278836
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,930 miles (+1,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    329999850453
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    630548623991
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail66,162 miles (+3,422)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    216874203539
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,740 miles (+6,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,740 miles
    Test number
    900029783383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass55,987 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    634614349754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,811 miles (+5,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,811 miles
    Test number
    355689838744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass44,508 miles (+9,757)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,508 miles
    Test number
    307058953365
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass34,751 miles (+6,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,751 miles
    Test number
    242771253306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door damaged

  11. Pass28,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,711 miles
    Test number
    265987741531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,711 miles (+5,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,711 miles
    Test number
    243351046008
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass23,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,175 miles
    Test number
    703797189591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,175 miles (+2)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,175 miles
    Test number
    230994969742
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  15. Fail23,173 miles (+3,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    242496059214
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass19,611 miles (+3,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,611 miles
    Test number
    984143091157
    • AdvisoryCut on outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber damp

  17. Pass15,984 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    15,984 miles
    Test number
    637277735016
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

  18. Fail15,984 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,984 miles
    Test number
    898787135073
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Questions about LR12 VRM

Does LR12 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VRM is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VRM?
The MOT on LR12 VRM is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VRM done?
LR12 VRM was recorded at 74,708 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,321 miles a year.
Has LR12 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VRM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VRM 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 VRM find?
LR12 VRM passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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