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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LR12 VRPMOT history

LR12 VRP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 21,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR12 VRP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
21,482 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VRP
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
10 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VRP was last recorded at 21,482 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
20,944 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
1,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,482 miles
  • 2025 – 20,944 miles
  • 2024 – 20,300 miles
  • 2023 – 19,494 miles
  • 2022 – 18,911 miles
  • 2021 – 18,380 miles
  • 2020 – 17,802 miles
  • 2019 – 14,963 miles
  • 2018 – 13,243 miles
  • 2017 – 11,976 miles
  • 2016 – 8,650 miles
  • 2015 – 5,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,482 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,482 miles (+538)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    21,482 miles
    Test number
    786485043597
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass20,944 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    20,944 miles
    Test number
    615365245708
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail20,944 miles (+644)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,944 miles
    Test number
    331466023721
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass20,300 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    20,300 miles
    Test number
    876186646334
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail20,300 miles (+806)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,300 miles
    Test number
    968148304681
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass19,494 miles (+583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    19,494 miles
    Test number
    151365892514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass18,911 miles (+531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    18,911 miles
    Test number
    969025564688
    • AdvisoryRear both rear axle mountings damaged

  8. Pass18,380 miles (+578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    18,380 miles
    Test number
    847161857702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass17,802 miles (+2,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    17,802 miles
    Test number
    794019881175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass14,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    14,963 miles
    Test number
    377113109882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail14,963 miles (+1,720)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,963 miles
    Test number
    841215558786
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass13,243 miles (+1,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    13,243 miles
    Test number
    948503707933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass11,976 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    11,976 miles
    Test number
    391425673325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn

  14. Pass8,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,650 miles
    Test number
    933127681776
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail8,650 miles (+2,837)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,650 miles
    Test number
    140640581256
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass5,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    5,813 miles
    Test number
    337479585009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LR12 VRP

Does LR12 VRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VRP is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VRP?
The MOT on LR12 VRP is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VRP done?
LR12 VRP was recorded at 21,482 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 1,363 miles a year.
Has LR12 VRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VRP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR12 VRP 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 VRP find?
LR12 VRP passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17, and 3 more.

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