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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

LS12 DXXMOT history

LS12 DXX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LS12 DXX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,478 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 DXX
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
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 DXX was last recorded at 88,478 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,915 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,563 miles
Average per year
5,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,478 miles
  • 2025 – 86,915 miles
  • 2024 – 84,228 miles
  • 2023 – 80,565 miles
  • 2022 – 76,912 miles
  • 2021 – 72,923 miles
  • 2020 – 64,804 miles
  • 2019 – 55,036 miles
  • 2018 – 46,045 miles
  • 2017 – 38,241 miles
  • 2016 – 30,760 miles
  • 2015 – 21,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,478 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,478 miles (+1,563)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    100316547623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  2. Pass86,915 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    104935179041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail86,915 miles (+2,687)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    738922847789
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass84,228 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    962186177834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail84,228 miles (+3,663)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    372606081014
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,565 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,565 miles
    Test number
    522881015844
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail80,565 miles (+3,653)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,565 miles
    Test number
    950184618547
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass76,912 miles (+3,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    703485731840
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,923 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    221189919974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    643855475412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,249 miles (+7,445)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    954846496218
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge (175/70r14
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre In tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm plus worn excessively on inner edge (175/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass64,804 miles (+9,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,804 miles
    Test number
    932468674407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.9mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass55,036 miles (+8,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    188463802738
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has cut on outer edge but not reach cords. 175/70r14

  14. Pass46,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,045 miles
    Test number
    393189804144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  15. Fail46,045 miles (+7,804)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,045 miles
    Test number
    225273337428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  16. Pass38,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,241 miles
    Test number
    322104984089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail38,241 miles (+7,481)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,241 miles
    Test number
    229891038444
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,760 miles
    Test number
    575012673022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres perishing on edges

  19. Fail30,760 miles (+8,936)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,760 miles
    Test number
    350047475870
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres perishing on edges

  20. Fail21,824 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,824 miles
    Test number
    469489065009
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass21,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,824 miles
    Test number
    815299065078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 DXX

Does LS12 DXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DXX is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 DXX?
The MOT on LS12 DXX is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 DXX done?
LS12 DXX was recorded at 88,478 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 5,925 miles a year.
Has LS12 DXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 DXX has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 DXX 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 LS12 DXX find?
LS12 DXX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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