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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LR12 VRWMOT history

LR12 VRW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LR12 VRW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,140 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VRW
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
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VRW was last recorded at 71,140 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,133 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,140 miles
  • 2025 – 61,086 miles
  • 2024 – 49,633 miles
  • 2023 – 46,828 miles
  • 2022 – 44,272 miles
  • 2021 – 41,815 miles
  • 2020 – 38,827 miles
  • 2019 – 33,937 miles
  • 2018 – 29,732 miles
  • 2017 – 23,036 miles
  • 2016 – 18,366 miles
  • 2015 – 14,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,140 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall 185/60/15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,140 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,140 miles
    Test number
    607620126725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall 185/60/15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail71,133 miles (+10,047)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,133 miles
    Test number
    146542157340
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light cluster damaged to extent presents a sharp and jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Maximum adjustment and still below requirements (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall 185/60/15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass61,086 miles (+11,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,086 miles
    Test number
    620700923252
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass49,633 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,633 miles
    Test number
    788362520573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,828 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,828 miles
    Test number
    750583616221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,272 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    454525809507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,815 miles
    Test number
    533910588208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail41,815 miles (+2,988)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,815 miles
    Test number
    742027971270
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass38,827 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    728111904539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,937 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,937 miles
    Test number
    413806644228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,732 miles
    Test number
    643024332728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,719 miles (+6,683)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,719 miles
    Test number
    622189075220
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass23,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,036 miles
    Test number
    383114578505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,036 miles (+4,670)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,036 miles
    Test number
    123975444278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass18,366 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,366 miles
    Test number
    900451625334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,399 miles
    Test number
    656757755087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VRW

Does LR12 VRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VRW is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VRW?
The MOT on LR12 VRW is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VRW done?
LR12 VRW was recorded at 71,140 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
Has LR12 VRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VRW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VRW 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 VRW find?
LR12 VRW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to de-bond; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall 185/60/15 84t, and 3 more.

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