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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 DXPMOT history

LS12 DXP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 68,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LS12 DXP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,166 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 DXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 DXP was last recorded at 68,166 miles on 26 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2026: 68,166 miles, lower than 85,433 miles on 31 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,433 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Average per year
4,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,166 miles
  • 2025 – 85,433 miles
  • 2024 – 62,411 miles
  • 2023 – 59,411 miles
  • 2022 – 55,479 miles
  • 2021 – 52,047 miles
  • 2020 – 49,475 miles
  • 2019 – 41,352 miles
  • 2018 – 31,736 miles
  • 2017 – 26,946 miles
  • 2016 – 20,122 miles
  • 2015 – 17,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,166 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,166 miles
    Test number
    172864203928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,166 miles (-17,267)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,166 miles
    Test number
    470142658915
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass85,433 miles (+23,022)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,433 miles
    Test number
    304231449882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,411 miles
    Test number
    375391266451
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail62,411 miles (+3,000)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,411 miles
    Test number
    342084281640
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass59,411 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,411 miles
    Test number
    312122455281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,479 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    253912327260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,047 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    119828085439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,475 miles
    Test number
    470855735837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,475 miles (+8,123)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,475 miles
    Test number
    908717250977
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass41,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    464522428481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail41,352 miles (+9,616)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    129955289446
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass31,736 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    31,736 miles
    Test number
    918011242505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,946 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,946 miles
    Test number
    959220223842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,122 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    760234258063
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

  16. Pass17,359 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,359 miles
    Test number
    757547545023
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail17,359 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,359 miles
    Test number
    737132745096
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS12 DXP

Does LS12 DXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DXP is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 DXP?
The MOT on LS12 DXP is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 DXP done?
LS12 DXP was recorded at 68,166 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,601 miles a year.
Has LS12 DXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 DXP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 DXP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 DXP find?
LS12 DXP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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