Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LS12 DYFMOT history
LS12 DYF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,688 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 74,688 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 DYF
- 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
- 19 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 DYF was last recorded at 74,688 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 74,647 miles · 22 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 5,849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,688 miles
- 2025 – 66,361 miles
- 2024 – 56,342 miles
- 2023 – 48,024 miles
- 2022 – 35,383 miles
- 2021 – 27,394 miles
- 2020 – 16,007 miles
- 2019 – 13,568 miles
- 2018 – 11,985 miles
- 2017 – 10,950 miles
- 2016 – 9,132 miles
- 2015 – 7,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,688 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
16 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,688 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 74,688 miles
- Test number
- 952241741524
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail74,647 miles (+8,286)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,647 miles
- Test number
- 398245751255
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre is perished.
Pass66,361 miles (+10,019)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,361 miles
- Test number
- 940076340931
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass56,342 miles (+8,318)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 56,342 miles
- Test number
- 650617773815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,024 miles (+12,641)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 48,024 miles
- Test number
- 551833920743
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN
Pass35,383 miles (+7,989)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 35,383 miles
- Test number
- 283738873467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,394 miles (+11,387)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 27,394 miles
- Test number
- 307772307413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,007 miles (+1,437)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 16,007 miles
- Test number
- 383723529660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 14,570 miles
- Test number
- 694492199120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,570 miles (+1,002)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,570 miles
- Test number
- 259226847728
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Pass13,568 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 13,568 miles
- Test number
- 734524811247
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass11,985 miles (+1,035)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 11,985 miles
- Test number
- 236341797725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,950 miles (+1,818)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 10,950 miles
- Test number
- 438690218870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 9,132 miles
- Test number
- 509715393569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,132 miles (+1,524)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,132 miles
- Test number
- 995344105095
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass7,608 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 7,608 miles
- Test number
- 886368165016
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about LS12 DYF
- Does LS12 DYF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DYF is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 DYF?
- The MOT on LS12 DYF is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 DYF done?
- LS12 DYF was recorded at 74,688 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
- Has LS12 DYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 DYF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 DYF 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 DYF find?
- LS12 DYF passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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