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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 DYCMOT history

LS12 DYC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 55,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LS12 DYC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,609 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 DYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 DYC was last recorded at 55,609 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 12,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,600 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,009 miles
Average per year
4,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,609 miles
  • 2025 – 43,600 miles
  • 2024 – 40,744 miles
  • 2023 – 36,070 miles
  • 2022 – 32,101 miles
  • 2021 – 28,968 miles
  • 2020 – 24,239 miles
  • 2019 – 19,534 miles
  • 2018 – 12,083 miles
  • 2017 – 10,029 miles
  • 2016 – 7,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,609 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,609 miles
    Test number
    973281605230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail55,609 miles (+12,009)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,609 miles
    Test number
    533862719435
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass43,600 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,600 miles
    Test number
    861579535074
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail43,600 miles (+2,856)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,600 miles
    Test number
    557192467136
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass40,744 miles (+4,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,744 miles
    Test number
    596991037999
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass36,070 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,070 miles
    Test number
    451425585946
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail36,070 miles (+3,969)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,070 miles
    Test number
    567796238845
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass32,101 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    32,101 miles
    Test number
    868142600591
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass28,968 miles (+4,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    28,968 miles
    Test number
    511944068147
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass24,239 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    24,239 miles
    Test number
    887467761824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail24,238 miles (+4,704)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,238 miles
    Test number
    255082790259
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass19,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,534 miles
    Test number
    934297748489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail19,534 miles (+7,451)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,534 miles
    Test number
    810801108267
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass12,083 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    12,083 miles
    Test number
    890601408718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,079 miles (+2,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,079 miles
    Test number
    293723452807
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass10,029 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    10,029 miles
    Test number
    629163184282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail10,029 miles (+2,661)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,029 miles
    Test number
    667202380426
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass7,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    7,368 miles
    Test number
    424792288718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 DYC

Does LS12 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DYC is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 DYC?
The MOT on LS12 DYC is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 DYC done?
LS12 DYC was recorded at 55,609 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,766 miles a year.
Has LS12 DYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 DYC has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 DYC 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 DYC find?
LS12 DYC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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